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Lawkananda Pagoda, Bagan

Lawkananda Pagoda (also spelt Lokananda, literally "joy of the world") is a Buddhist zedi located in Bagan (formerly Pagan), Myanmar (Burma).

It was erected on the bank of the Ayeyarwaddy River, and built during the reign of King Anawrahta. It contains a replica of a Buddha tooth relic.

The Lawkananda Pagoda festival along with local foodand handicrafts is celebrated in the month of July every year. Since it takes place in the rainy season, very few outside visitors are able to attend the festival. On 24 May 2003, a bejewelled umbrella (hti) was hoisted to the top of the pagoda.

Going up towards the promontory where the pagoda is located.

Lawkananda Pagoda seen from the southeast.

Lawkananda Pagoda seen from the northeast.

Tree with the Burmese zodiac.

Saturday corner.
The Burmese zodiac employs eight signs in a seven-day week, with each sign representing its own day, cardinal direction, planet (celestial body) and animal; it is known as the "Mahabote zodiac".


Shrine with the local nat spirits.

Shrine with several Buddha statues.

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Location

Location: 4VG2+V5J, New Bagan, Myanmar (Burma)