Lunnya Pagoda - Kayin State
It lies in Indu Circle, Pa-an Township, Kayin
State. It was built by Arahant Marainda in 400 under
the reign of King Thuwunna in Thaton (Thuwunna Bhumi).
It is also called Tharaninga (Shwe Yaung Ya) Pagoda.
The place has 55 pagodas. There is also a magic well
believed to have some connections with the Lunnya
Pagoda. The well is full no matter how much water is
drawn from it; if women should go up to take a look,
there would be unseasonal winds and the well would
dry up eventually; only when some propitiation is
made does the well rise again with water. The second
point is that the well can grant wishes to bear
child. And the third is its wish-granting for
longevity for those bathing there. |