Shwesandaw Temple, Bagan

Shwesandaw Pagoda is located halfway between the Dhammayangyi Pahto and the Bagan city wall. Shwesandaw Pagoda was built by King Anawrahta in 1057 to commemorate his victory over the Mon kingdom at Thaton. The stupa enshrines some hairs of the Buddha sent to Anawrahta by the king of Bago.

Shwesandaw Temple at sunset, Bagan.

Shwesandaw Pagoda has five terraces where there once were terra-cotta plaques showing scenes from the Jataka. The pagoda bell rises from two octagonal bases, which top the five square terraces. Not far from the Shwesandaw Pagoda is the Lawkahteikpan Temple. Lawkahteikpan Temple is a small but interesting temple with excellent frescoes and inscriptions in both Myanmar and Mon.

Since the stairways to the upper terrances of Bagan's tallest monuments were closed, the upper terrance of Shwesandaw has now become a very popular spot for viewing sunset.

Henry, AsiaExplorers tour guide at Shwesandaw Temple.

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