Zina Man Aung Pagoda
Buddhist temple in Mrauk U, Myanmar
Zina Man-Aung Pagoda (Burmese: ဇိနမာရ်အောင်စေတီ) is a Buddhist temple located in the southern part of Mrauk-U, Rakhine State, Myanmar. It stands as one of three major stupas built by King Sanda Thudhamma Raza, who ruled from 1652 to 1684.
Etymology
The name "Zina Man-aung" symbolizes the Buddha's triumph over Mara, the king of death as with "Zina" derived from the Pali word jina (victor), and "Man-aung" indicating conquest over Mara.
Architecture
The pagoda features an octagonal base, a hallmark of many Mrauk-U religious structures. Constructed systematically with large stone blocks, the stupa is designed in eight ascending tiers, giving it a solid and symmetrical appearance. The base measures approximately 320 feet in circumference, with a total height of 120 feet.
Access to the temple is provided by brick staircases on both the eastern and western sides. On the eastern side, a long, narrow corridor leads to a stone porch, the facade of which is adorned with finely crafted bas-relief carvings. Above the eastern entrance lies a vaulted passage with five layered arches, demonstrating refined stonework.
The pagoda features modest carvings, including manuthiha figures with lion bodies and human heads at each corner.
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