Yadana Zedi Sinmya Shin Pagoda

Yadana Zedi Sinmya Shin Pagoda
Yadana Zedi Sinmya Shin Pagoda, Sagaing, Myanmar
Basic information
Geographic coordinates 21°53′10″N 95°58′46″E / 21.886215°N 95.979378°E / 21.886215; 95.979378Coordinates: 21°53′10″N 95°58′46″E / 21.886215°N 95.979378°E / 21.886215; 95.979378
Affiliation Buddhism
Sect Theravada Buddhism
Region Sagaing
Country Myanmar
Status active
Completed 1430 AD
Spire height 120 cubits[1]

Yadana Zedi Sinmya Shin Pagoda (Burmese: ဆင်များရှင် ဘုရား) is a relic pagoda built by King Mohnyin of Innwa in 1430 AD in what is now Sagaing, Myanmar.[2]

History

King Mohnyin of Innwa had the five relics, which were brought back from Sri Lanka by the monks Ashin Sirithaddhama Linkarra and Ashin Sihana Mahasarmi, enshrined in the Yadana Zedi Sinmya Shin Pagoda in 1430 AD. The pagoda was named Yadana Zedi.[3]

Earthquake Damage

In 1485 AD, the pagoda was damaged by an earthquake. King Minkhaung II had the pagoda repaired and added figures of elephants at the base of the main wall and the entrance. Due to the changes, the pagoda was given the name Sinmya Shin.[4]

In September 2012, the pagoda was damaged yet again by an earthquake. In addition to repairing cracks in the pagoda and mending precious stones that fell from their places around the pagoda, officials set out to restore damages and wear and tear that had taken place previously. Restoration for the project was led by the prominent Buddhist monk and scholar Sitagu Sayadaw.[5]

References

  1. ↑ "Royal Ye Htut MK Tour". Retrieved 2017-10-28.
  2. ↑ "Myanmar Travel Information". Retrieved 2017-10-28.
  3. ↑ "Royal Ye Htut MK Tour". Retrieved 2017-10-28.
  4. ↑ "Royal Ye Htut MK Tour". Retrieved 2017-10-28.
  5. ↑ "Myanmar Times: Sinmar Shin Pagoda to Undergo Renovation". Retrieved 2017-10-28.
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