the Hsinbyume Paya in Mingun was built in 1816and was built as a representation of the Sulamani Paya that stays on MtMeru

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the beautiful white Hsinbyume or Myatheindan Pagoda with a distinctive architectural style modelled after the mythical Myinmo taung or Mount Meru, built in 1816 by Bodawpaya's grandson and successor Bagyidaw and dedicated to the memory of his first consort Princess Hsinbyume (Lady of the White Elephant, granddaughter of Bodawpaya, 1789-1812) who died in childbed

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Size: 7288px × 4656px
Location: Mingun,Myanmar
Photo credit: © Thomas Boehm / Alamy / Afripics
License: Royalty Free
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Keywords: asia, buddhism, burma, hsinbyume, meru, mingun, mount, , myanmar, pagoda, paya-pagoda, religion