Mahamuni Buddha Temple in Sagaing

I’m not a Buddhist, but I could feel the energy of this temple.The entrance fee is only 5000 mkk and you can visit the temple and exhibitions around it.The statue inside is the original image of Buddha.

Very nice and peaceful

One of the famous Buddha image of the Myanmar. It is also the honourable trademark and heart of the Mandalay local.However, the original place of that image was Arakan ( Rakhine State.There are a few number of status,that were originally from Cambodia, in that place. Some of the local believe that those status will help them to get good luck.

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The first place that must be visited when you arrive here

This is very famous pagoda in Mandalay city. Most people come to see the budda which is now very big due to gold leafs.The Mahamuni buddha is over 12 feet tall and is gold coated. It is the main attraction but there are others which include mural and historical paintings, stone inscriptions, bronze statues, traditional handicrafts, a library and a drum tower.Only men are allowed in the most sacred part inside but there is a video screen where you can see the inner sanctum.

This place is magnificent. It is very crowded. You can see the men applying gold on the statue while the woman only can sit far from the statue.

Today I went and paid homages. I bought beads 2 Sets, with Yay Than and Yin Tite. Gave donation for general usage of Statues Compound. Found lake for fishes and turtles was reconditioned.

This is a very religious site were people purchase gold leaf to place on the Buddha which can only be done if you are male. The women will ask males to place on the buddha for them as they are not allowed. The gold leaf is a foot thick in some areas

It is one of the Buddha Image which is molded at the time of Buddha. In Rakhine State, there are 4 Bronze Buddha Images. Nowaday, One is in Mandalay, Maha Myat Muni Buddha Image, Second is Zalun, Zalun Pyi Taw Pyan Buddha Image, third is in Padaung; Shwe Bone Thar Muni Buddha Image and the last is in Rakhine Shin Kyaw Muni. There are crowded always. You can see the Bronze Statue carried from Rakhine State. It has long History from Cambodia to Ayutthaya and then to Hanthawaddy and Rakhine and Finally arrive to Mandalay at the time of Bo Taw Phaya of Konbaung Dynasty.

Its a very beautiful Monastery and the Mahamuni Buddha Image is the most ancient Buddha Image in Myanmar. It was cast in the life-span of the Lord Buddha in the seated poster of relaxed department.

Very mazing pagoda.You can see many artifacts from different places including thw bronze lion and others were originated from Cambodia.

Wake up very early morning to attended face washing ceremony of Mahamuni. Door open around 04.15 am. Come early for front seat and you can watch the ceremony very closely

Really interesting area, especially watching the application of gold leaf to Buddha statues.Make sure you check out "Buddha Street,"where the craftsmen show great skill creating marble Buddhas. If you have a problem with dust, best not to go to this street.

This pagoda have a unique type of buddha statue and it is connected well to the main road !! It is associated with little park, market and two ponds with water attractions !! If you are to yangon and you love pagodas take this in your list

You can visit the oldest Buddha-image in the country, said to be portrayed about Buddha himself. If you are a guy, you can go and make an offering with these thin gold plates, and pray/wish. It is a fascinating statue and you can feel the holiness of the whole place. A must do if you are in Mandalay.

The huge Buddha statue covered with gold, master peace of Mandalay. Local peoples believed that is living Buddha image because of his legend. Thus they treated as alive Buddha in the morning and evening everyday.

Its the second holiest temple in Myanmar. Women not allowed close to buddha to put gold plating, but can worship from a distance. Has two museums, one bronze museum and a history museum. Has lots of small shrines all around. Its an ancient temple renovatedover centuries and has a lot of history. Even has a lake where one can feed birds, turtles and fishes. The presence is amazing, one can spend a lot of time in front of the mahamuni statue.

This is a Buddhist temple & also a major pilgrimage site.The Mahamuni Buddha image (literal meaning: The Great Sageis deified in this temple, and originally came from Arakan.It is highly venerated in Burma and central to many peoples lives, as it is seen as an expression of representing the Buddhas life.

This is an amazing temple to be in. There is a K5000 entrance fee for foreigners. This temple has got so much gold in its interior and exterior that it looks so magnificent. Here, you get to witness devout worshippers apply gold leaf on the buddha statue. Theres a video live stream as well as women are not allowed near it. Theres also a bronze statue museum on-site with English explanations and an art gallery which details the faith in Myanmar. Would definitely recommend a visit here.

Like all temples, shoes and socks off. Theyll provide you with a wet tissue to clean your feet and a place to store your shoes as well as a map plus a longyi to borrow if you need one. The cost the get in was 5000 kyats. Lots of touristy trinkets for sale. Have fun haggling.

Very peaceful and Religious place of Mandalay. Famous along the long history of Myanmar. It is one of tourist attraction places. Surrounding buildings and exhibitions for studying of Myanmar cultures and histories.It is must place to be been there Mandalay.

Sacred Buddhist temple of Mandalay.We can see the generosity of Myanmar people who worship Buddha with valuable thin gold leaflets which became small bulbs after repeated compilation.They worship Buddha statue as a living person thus wash the face with scented water and brush the teeth at dawn by an elected dedicated senior monk.Then donate alms after this.If you would like to watch this you get up early and go to pagoda before 4:00 am.

Very spiritual temple. Get good vibes.

Most famous Buddha Image in the world and Myanmar.

Another wonderful monastery visited in Smiling Peoples Land

Very peaceful and beautiful place. I like the temple.

Beautiful Buddha. One of the must-see temples in Myanmar.

Very impressive.! One destination in Mandalay. Buddhist statue is made of gold, I heard that

Wonderful Pagoda. Be careful where you leave your shoes though. We had a pair stolen.

One of the famous Buddha Image in Mandalay, Myanmar. If u got Mandalay, u should try this.

Famous Mahamuni Buddha Temple in Mandalay Myanmar. When tourists arrive Mandalay most of them visit there.

If you have a lucky chance to go Mandalay (Myanmar), The Mahamuni Buddha Temple is the first place that you should pay a visit. Every morning around 6:00am the monk will perform the face washing to the Buddha. I love this Temple.

This temple is famous for the many people that come to add gold leaves to the Buddha situated inside.

Summer season is so hot, but here is great and also big history in Mandalay MYANMAR. Place have many as publicly. THNAK

The pagoda is very beautiful. There are many fish in the lake which you can feed. One bucket of fish food costs 7000 kyats and one basket costs 500 kyats. On Sunday, the place is very crowded, but the garden is beautiful.

Wow, what an interesting place. Unfortunately, you cant actually see the gold leaf Buddha, but they do have pictures of it at various years going back to 1935 so you can see the transition as it gets more and more gold leaves on it. The surrounding building is pretty impressive too. It seems to be a very holy place for people so please be respectful here.

Nice temple with various shops all around it. Key attraction there is the buddha inside, where many people queue to go see and get close to it. Note that foreign tourists have to pay a MMK1,000 camera fee at the entrance to be able to take photos. Female visitors as well as Male visitors not adequately dressed are also not allowed inside the buddha circle but they can get a good view from not far. Furthermore, there is a live TV stream of the buddha for those unable to get too near.

The compound and the lake itself is worth the visit. Theres a 1000 fee that every tourist had to pay no matter what and i guess thats unfair. But its just my opinion.

Very famous and historical Buddha Image in Mandalay, Myanmar

This is very nice pagoda in Mandalay Myanmar. This pagoda budha is very rich.. because full make gold

This is one of the must visit places in mandalay. It is also known as Paya Gyi. It is one of the most sacred places around there. The Buddha statue was made by bronze and covered with gold plating. But it has become very think in gold that you cant properly see the Buddha statue. People who wear pants are not allowed to go inside the pagoda, you have to wear the traditional dress called longyi. Dont worry, they will give you that. But the women arent allowed to go into the chamber where the statue is kept, although theyre allowed to go into the pagoda. If you want to catch something special, go there at four thirty in the morning and youll see the monks washing the face and brushing the teeth of the statue. And they do it everyday so feel free to go.

Amazing place in Mandalay.

Mandalay Mahar Myat Muni is Famous Pagoda in Mandalay, Myanmar. The first place to visit when we arrive Mandalay. Ancient pagoda, historic pagoda, crowed pagoda every day. Worship Buddha Images, offer flowers and gold foil and donate.

Great place to visit in Mandalay. You can visit around and there are two times you can go. Once if you want to pay respect to Buddha, you should go early in morning. At 6am, they will open to for you to offer gold to Buddha. The second time is normally. After going around, you can visit many shops that they made Buddha by woods.

The Mahamuni Buddha Temple (Burmese: မဟာမုနိဘုရားကြီး, Burmese pronunciation: [məhà mṵnḭ pʰəjádʑí]; also called the Mahamuni Pagodais a Buddhist temple and major pilgrimage site, located southwest of Mandalay, Myanmar (Burma(Myanmar).[1] The Mahamuni Buddha image (literal meaning: The Great Sageis deified in this temple, and originally came from Arakan.[2] It is highly venerated in Burma and central to many peoples lives, as it is seen as an expression of representing the Buddhas life.[3]Ancient tradition refers to only five likenesses of the Buddha, made during his lifetime; two were in India, two in paradise, and the fifth is the Mahamuni Buddha image in Myanmar.[1][2][4][5][6] According to the legend, the Buddha visited the Dhanyawadi city of Arakan in 554 BC.[1] King Sanda Thuriya requested that an image was cast of him. After casting the Great Image, the Buddha breathed upon it, and thereafter the image became the exact likeness of the Mahamuni.

My first stop in Mandalay was here at Maher Myat Muni Pagoda. As always you must leave your shoes, etc. and walk barefoot. You walk past many merchants selling goods before getting to the pagoda. Here you must pay camera fees, but they dont apply to mobile phone cameras. Here only males can enter the central area with the big Buddha statue. I was ask by a local woman to present an offering on here behalf which is common.

The Mahamuni Buddha Temple also called the Mahamuni Pagodais a Buddhist temple and major pilgrimage site, located southwest of Mandalay, Myanmar.The Mahamuni Buddha image (literal meaning: The Great Sageis deified in this temple, and originally came from Arakan.It is highly venerated in Myanmar and central to many peoples lives, as it is seen as an expression of representing the Buddhas life.

There is a festive day on Saturday when you can see local families wearing vivid costumes. Amazing friendly people, beautiful picturesque scene

Most important Temple for Buddhist,Mandalay is wonderful place,Best time to visit : in the morning