Images of Myanmar Bago / Pegu

Shwethalyaung at Bago / Pegu

Shwethalyaung at Bago / Pegu Giant Dragon Dogs  ( Chinthe ) guarding entrance to temple Chinthe are often seen at the entrance to pagodas  in Burma and other SE Asian countries. Chinthes are usually in pairs.  They serve to protect a pagoda.

Giant Sleeping Buddha at Shwethalyaung Paya The reclining Buddha ( length 55m, 180ft and height 16m, 52ft )  is the second largest Buddha in the world.

Buddha icon at Shwethalyaung

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