Thihoshin Pagoda
Thihoshin Pagoda (Burmese: သီဟိုဠ်ရှင်စေတီ) is a famous pagoda in Pakokku, Magway Region, Myanmar.[1] The pagoda was built 800 years ago by King Alaungsithu. It was offered by King Vijayabahu I(Ashoka Rama), king of Sri Lanka.[1] A pagoda festival is held every year between May and June, from the 8th to 10th waxing days of the Burmese month of Nayon.[1][2]
| Thihoshin Pagoda | |
|---|---|
သီဟိုဠ်ရှင်မြတ်စွာဘုရား | |
| Religion | |
| Affiliation | Theravada Buddhism |
| Location | |
| Location | Pakokku, Magway Region |
| Country | Myanmar |
  Shown within Myanmar | |
| Geographic coordinates | 21.326932°N 95.06765°E |
| Architecture | |
| Founder | King Vijayabahu I(Ashoka Rama),King of Sri Lanka |
| Completed | King Alaungsithu |
References
- Mudditt, Jessica (June 2014). "Exploring a Hidden Place: Pakokku" (PDF). My Magical Myanmar. Archived from the original (PDF) on 21 July 2015. Retrieved 19 July 2015.
- "Pakokku Thiho Shin Pagoda Festival". Freedom Travel Tours Co. Ltd. Retrieved 19 July 2015.
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