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Taung Kalat Monastery

Myanmar / Magway / Chauk /
 temple, amusement ride, monastery, interesting place, buddhist temple

Myanmar maybe a war ravaged country but one thing that shines through all the chaos is the Taungkalat Monastery near Popa volcanic mountain that sits serenely among the clouds, some 2,417 feet up on top of a massive, sheer sided lava plug. This monastery that towers above the plains of central Myanmar provides a stunning sight for miles around.

Taungkalat Monastery is not only a Buddhist pilgrimage centre but is also the abode of 37 Mahagiri Nats - spirits of humans who met violent ends and the statues of whom can be seen at the base of the shrine. To reach the top visitors must climb the 777 steps to the summit.
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Coordinates:   20°54'47"N   95°12'30"E

Comments

  • jimmy2055
    I think it isn't popa thaung KaLat. This place in Kyauk PaDaung and Popa Thaung KaLat is at the east of Kyauk PaDaung .
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