Zina Man Aung Pagoda
Zina Man Aung Pagoda is known to be one of the
five most revered "Mann" paya of Mrauk U. This
Pagoda is known to be one of the five most revered
pagodas in Mrauk U. The five revered "Man" payas of
Mrauk U are Lawka Man Aung, Zina Man Aung, Sakkya
Man Aung, Mingalar Man Aung and Yadanar Man Aung. In
Myanmar known as "Man Ngar Par".
Zina Man Aung Pagoda is located on top of the
Pandein Taung hill. It is situated on the south side
of the old palace ruins. The structure of the pagoda
is octagonal in shape. At the base, there is a mouse
with two bodies and a head. On the higher level,
there are two more mice.
This pagoda was built and donated by King Sanda
Thuddhamma during A.D 1652. The king first built the
stupa at the south side of this pagoda. That one
seemed to be small and he again built another larger
one and named Zina Man Aung Pagoda. |