Chauk Htat Gyi Reclining Buddha Image

Chauk Htat Gyi Reclining Buddha Image

he Six-storeyed Pagoda surpasses the nearby Five-Storeyed Pagoda in name only as, the great image is in a reclining posture while the latter is in a sitting posture. This curious way of applying multi-storey qualifiers to places of Buddhistic worship seems to be an indigenous development which began during the second Innwa period.
Work on this image started in 1899, the donor named U Hpo Thar being fired by his ambition to make it a model edifice not only in this country but in the whole world as well. By 1907, the image of the Buddha half reclining on a royal couch on his flank, one hand propping up his upper torso was completed. From afar one might have mistaken it for an image in the seated posture.

The image then had a length of 195 feet (59.28m) and a height of 100 feet (30.4m) from the surface of the couch to the halo round the head with the height of the couch itself 5 feet 6 inches above the platform. Extensive reconstruction completed in 1973 extended the length of the image to 216 feet (65.85m) with the height of the couch however, reduced to 4 feet (1.22m). Originally the axis of the head turned towards the west and the visage faced the south, but the reconstructed image has the head aligned towards the east and the visage facing north.

The Chauk Htat Gyi Pagoda. Just across the street to Ngar Htat Gyi Pagoda.

A closer view of the great reclining Buddha

The Buddha's foot print with the description of the lives of Buddha.

The reclining Buddha image.
 

Bogyoke Aung San Market

Bogyoke Aung San Market

Bogyoke Aung San Market

The market was first built and inaugurated on the present premises in 1926. It was named Scott Market after Mr. C. Scott, the then Municipal Commissioner. Nowadays, it is called Bogyoke Aung San Market in honor of our national leader General Aung San.
It is known for its colonial architecture and inner cobblestone streets. It has the largest selection of Myanmar souvenirs you can find under one roof. You can buy a variety of interesting Myanmar lacquerware, gems and jewellery at this market.

Bogyoke Aung San Market which is the main tourist destination in Yangon.

Inside the market, there are many lines of shops selling gifts, souvenirs, gems and jewelleries, and many more.

Myanmar Gems Museum

The four-storey building is situated at No.66, Kaba Aye Pagoda Road, Mayangon Township and very close to the Kaba Aye Pagoda. The jewellery shops are located on the first and second floors, while the museum is on the third floor. The gems fair and auction held twice a year in March and October. Many jewel dealers from all over the world come here at that time. These three floors of the Gems Mart present the whole range of Myanmar ruby, sapphire, period and a variety of assorted colored stones, jade, pearls in lots or embedded in exquisite jewelry, gold ware, silverware and jade figurines. These are sold in Myanmar Kyats, US$ or foreign exchange certificates (FEC).

Karaweik Hall

Karaweik Hall

The floating Karaweik Restaurant on Kandawgyi (Royal) Lake is one of the landmarks of Yangon. This modern architecture of a mythical creature Karaweik Hall was constructed in 1972. This whole building was gilded with gold about 20 years ago. Karaweik Hall will serve lunch and dinner with Myanmar, Chinese, Eastern and Western cuisine at moderate prices. It is also an excellent idea to examine the beauty of this royal barge and the stunning view of the Shwedagon. Traditional dance performances are normally held here in the evenings.

Glittering Karaweik Hall during the day, photo taken from the left side

The beautiful night scene of Karaweik Hall, photo taken from the ride side
 

The front view of the Karaweik Hall, taken at sunset

The Karaweik Hall is composed of two Mythical birds forming a hall in between.

The tail of the Mythical bird, decorated with golden and red paint

The tip of the tail, with a shape of a Nat 

The entrance to the Karaweik Hall. Inside there is a Myanmar Traditional restaurant, and also entertain Myanmar dances and Myanmar Orchestra.

A standing Nat or spirit at the entrance of the Karaweik Hall. The statue is holding a sea shell, to give auspiciousness.

A standing Nat or spirit at the entrance of the Karaweik Hall. The statue is holding a sword of a King

 

 

 





Sule Pagoda

Sule Pagoda

The Sule Pagoda is an excellent landmark. It is said to be over 2,000 years old and contains a hair given by the Buddha to two Burmese merchants. Located on a roundabout in downtown Yangon. The golden pagoda is unusual in that its octagonal shape continues right up to the bell and inverted bowl. It is surrounded by small shops and all the familiar non-religious services such as of astrologists, palmists, and so on.

A night scene of the Sule Pagoda, located in the heart of Yangon

Marble Foot prints of Buddha, filled with gold foils, in the Sule Pagoda compound. The footprints usually describe the lives of the Buddha.

Nats or Spirits guarding a bell. Myanmar people usually ring the bell after making good deeds, as a custom.

In the prayer hall. Lots of Coconut and Banana offerings. There are four main prayer halls

The top decorations of the Sule Pagoda

A Hinthar bird carrying a pagoda on top of its body and with decorations.
 

The pagodas of Yangon (Myanmar)