BAGAN, Myanmar — The Dhammayazika Pagoda stands silhouetted against the darkening sky at dusk in Bagan. Built in 1196 by King Narapatisithu, this circular-based pagoda with its distinctive pentagonal design and golden spire creates a striking outline as daylight fades. The structure's unique form contrasts with the typical square-based temples scattered across Bagan's ancient landscape.
This photo depicts the Dhammayazika Pagoda in Bagan, Myanmar, captured during the enchanting moments of dusk. As daylight fades, the pagoda's distinctive silhouette stands out against the darkening sky, creating a captivating scene that blends ancient architecture with the atmospheric lighting of twilight. The Dhammayazika Pagoda, constructed in 1196 CE during the reign of King Narapatisithu, is renowned for its unique architectural features. Its circular base and pentagonal design set it apart from the majority of Bagan's square-based temples. As dusk settles, this unusual shape becomes even more pronounced, its five corners creating a striking outline against the evening sky. At this time of day, the pagoda's golden spire, which typically gleams brightly in sunlight, takes on a more subdued glow. The fading light accentuates the structure's form, emphasizing its bell-shaped dome and the tapering spire that rises from it. This silhouette effect highlights the pagoda's elegant proportions and the skill of its ancient builders. The dusk lighting also brings a sense of tranquility and mystery to the scene. As the details of the pagoda's intricate terracotta plaques and ornate decorations fade into shadow, the overall form of the structure becomes more prominent. This transition from day to night often coincides with the lighting of lamps or floodlights, which may cast a warm glow on parts of the pagoda, creating an interplay of light and shadow. The surrounding landscape of Bagan, with its thousands of temples and pagodas dotting the plains, adds depth to the scene. In the fading light, nearby structures may be visible as darker shapes against the horizon, emphasizing the Dhammayazika Pagoda's prominence in the landscape. This twilight view of the Dhammayazika Pagoda offers a different perspective on Bagan's ancient architecture. It transforms the daylight experience of detailed observation into a more contemplative, atmospheric encounter with the site's history and s
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Location: Gawdawpalin Temple, Bagan, Mandalay Region, Myanmar (Burma)
Photo credit: © David Coleman | Have Camera Will Travel / Alamy / Afripics
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