Mya Theindan Pagoda (Hsinbyume Pagoda), Mingun

The Mya Theindan Pagoda, also called Hsinbyume Pagoda, is a Buddhist temple in Mingun. It was built by Prince Bagyidaw, grandson of King Bodawpaya, in 1816, three years before he succeeded his grandfather to the Konbaung throne. Mya Theindan Pagoda was built in memory of his favourite wife, Princess Hsinbyume, hence the other name Hsinbyume Pagoda.

The architecture of Hsinbyume Pagoda was to reflect Buddhist cosmology, of Sulamani Pagoda atop Mount Meru. Based on this model, the Hsinbyume has seven concentric terraces with wave-like railings. Around the terraces are niches in which are five different types of mythical beasts. The Hsinbyume, like the other structures in Mingun, was damaged in the 1838 earthquake, but was rebuilt by King Mindon in 1874.

Entrance to Hsinbyume Pagoda (23 November 2003)


Hsinbyume Pagoda (23 November 2003)


Niches in the Hsinbyume Pagoda (23 November 2003)


Spires of Mya Theindan Pagoda (23 November 2003)

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