Thihoshin Pagoda
| Thihoshin Pagoda | |
|---|---|
  Shown within Myanmar | |
| Basic information | |
| Location | Pakokku, Magway Region |
| Geographic coordinates | 21°19′37″N 95°04′04″E / 21.326932°N 95.06765°ECoordinates: 21°19′37″N 95°04′04″E / 21.326932°N 95.06765°E |
| Affiliation | Theravada Buddhism |
| Country | Myanmar |
| Architectural description | |
| Completed | King Alaungsithu |
Thihoshin Pagoda (Burmese: သီဟိုဠ်ရှင်စေတီ) is the best-known pagoda in Pakokku, Magway Region, Myanmar.[1] The pagoda was built 800 years ago by King Alaungsithu.[1] A pagoda festival is held every year between May and June, from the 8th to 10th waxing days of the Burmese month of Nayon.[1][2]
References
- 1 2 3 Mudditt, Jessica (June 2014). "Exploring a Hidden Place: Pakokku" (PDF). My Magical Myanmar. Retrieved 19 July 2015.
- ↑ "Pakokku Thiho Shin Pagoda Festival". Freedom Travel Tours Co. Ltd. Retrieved 19 July 2015.
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