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Shwedagon Pagoda
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| The pagoda dates back about 2500 years and was built to house the eight sacred hairs of the Buddha. The central stupa is 107m high and is covered with about 60 tonnes of gold leaf. The gilded hti at the top is hung with gold and silver bells and studded with gems. The Shwedagon Pagoda is revered by the Burmese Buddhists because it is said to contain the relics of all four Enlightened Buddhas not just the relics of the present Gautama Buddha. |
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History, architecture, gallery, festivals. |
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The legends of Shwedagon Pagoda and a large gallery of it. |
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History, interesting facts and tourist info. |
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Excellent photos of Shwedagon Pagoda on Molon's Photography Website |
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