Bupaya Pagoda
Bupaya Pagoda (Burmese: ဗူးဘုရား,pronounced [bú pʰəjá]) is a notable Buddhist pagoda located in Bagan (formerly Pagan), in Myanmar, at a bend on the right bank of the Ayeyarwady River. The small pagoda, which has a bulbous shaped dome, is widely believed to have been built by the third King of Pagan, Pyusawhti who ruled from 168 to 243 AD. It is one of the most notable shrines among the thousands of new or ruined Pagodas in Pagan, which is located about 90 miles (140 km) south of Mandalay.
| Bupaya Pagoda | |
|---|---|
Bupaya Pagoda | |
| General information | |
| Type | Pilgrim and missionary of Buddhism |
| Location | Bagan, Myanmar |
| Coordinates | 21°10′35″N 94°51′29″E |
| Completed | 2nd century or 11th century |
| Design and construction | |
| Architect(s) | King Pyusawhti |
The original pagoda was destroyed in the 1975 earthquake. As result of this earthquake, the bulbous pagoda broke into pieces and fell into the river. It was, however, fully reconstructed using modern materials, with lesser adherence to the original design. Subsequently, it was built as a gilded superstructure.