Kyaik Thallan Pagoda
Kyaik Thallan Pagoda is the most famous pagoda in
Mawlamyine, lying at the top of Mount Than Lin or
Naga Wuntha in Hlaing area of the city. It was known
to be a resting place for the king of golden hamsas
while Buddha lived the life of the king of hamsas.
It is the peak of the town of Yamawady that is
Mawlamyine.
The pagoda was built by the king of Yamawady
Mutpi Yaza in Sakarit 236 enshrining the sacred
relic of the tooth obtained from king Sula Thirima
Thawka of Thaton and the hair relic from Hermit
Kappa of Multa-i Mountain in gold, silver and ruby
caskets and the Tripitakas inscribed in bronze. It
is 150 feet high with an umbrella 8-L feet in girth
and 25-|- feet high, and a base of 450 feet. |
