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
AffiliationTheravada Buddhism
Location
LocationPakokku, Magway Region
CountryMyanmar
Shown within Myanmar
Geographic coordinates21.326932°N 95.06765°E / 21.326932; 95.06765
Architecture
FounderKing Vijayabahu I(Ashoka Rama),King of Sri Lanka
CompletedKing Alaungsithu

References

  1. 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.
  2. "Pakokku Thiho Shin Pagoda Festival". Freedom Travel Tours Co. Ltd. Retrieved 19 July 2015.


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