Shwesandaw Pagoda – An Architectural Masterpiece in Bagan

» Shwesandaw Pagoda – A Destination of Architectural Lovers.

Shwesandaw Pagoda is a spectacular circular pagoda which is situated in the Northeast of Old Bagan and built under the ruling of the King Anawrahta. For those who are interested in exploring about ancient structure, this is really a not-to-be-missed destination for Bagan travel.

shwesandaw pagoda 1

Shwesandaw Pagoda in Old Bagan

» Shwesandaw Pagoda is a Unique Structure

Buddha images in the reign of Anawrahta were made of hard stones and they were usually massive in size. The images were incised on its palms and soles with stone slabs below. The style of the images is similar to those of Loka Nanda Pagoda. Found out from beneath the debris, one of the two images was displaced to the Archeological Museum.

Shwesandaw-Pagoda 2

5 Terraces Leading to the Top of Shwesandaw Pagoda

There are five terraces in the Shwesandaw Pagoda. The top terrace is a stupa with a stairway in all four sides which leads to the fifth terrace. The structure of the pagoda has remained in original condition since 1957. However, after the reconstruction of the Pagoda Trustees, the pagoda now looks like a modern one.

Shwesandaw-Pagoda 3

Shwesandaw Pagoda Now is a Favourite Destination in Bagan

The Shwesandaw pagoda is also known as Maha Peinhne Pagoda as some idols discovered in terraces were found to be Maha Peinhne devas.

A huge reclining Buddha image of 70 feet long on the west of this pagoda in Bagan is another special feature in the structure. The image is housed in the image house.

shwesandaw pagoda 4

Don’t Miss the Shwesandaw Pagoda once Travelling to Bagan

Read More Bagan Travel Guide about Things to Do in Bagan if You Feel Interested

Tours to visit Shwesandaw Pagoda: Bagan Package Tour 3 Days | Bagan Temple Biking Tour 

Your question form

Please fill up the below question form if you need any further information or assistance. We are willing to send you our answers within 24 hours and provide you necessary documents if require.