Yadanar Pon Pagoda
Yadanar Pon Pagoda was built in A.D 1612, and was
donated by King Min Khamaung and Queen Shin Htwe. The
pagoda is located on the northern part of Andaw
Thein. There are lots of architectural remaining of
Mrauk U time.
There are seventeen smaller pagodas around the
main pagoda. Each one was donated by Kings, Queens
and other royal families of Mrauk U Dynasty. Those
smaller pagodas are called as Ayan Zedi in Myanmar,
meaning the surrounding stupas. Those seventeen Ayan
Zedi (meaning surrounding stupas) were also donated by King Min Khamaung and
Queen Shin Htwe in A.D 1612.
The main pagoda is circular at the base
and measure a height of 200 feet. The pagoda was
destroyed during the World War II and now has been
renovated based on the original structure. The main
pagoda and its surround smaller pagodas do not have
any entrance, niches, arches nor any ornamentation.
The main pagoda resembles the shape of a huge bell.
The whole structure is enclosed within an octagonal
border. The entrance of the wall consist of stone
lions guarding the pagodas. No floral decoration of
any kind can be found on this pagoda.
Traditionally, it is believed that the pagoda was
built for the purpose of acquiring or securing
treasures, both mundane and spiritual.
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