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It lies atop Nga-pha Hill, one of the 37 hilltops of Sagaing Hills. The hill resembles a frog and hence Nga-Pha hill.
It was buklt in 674 by sage U Ponnya of Pintaya Tazeeshin Thihathu. It enshrined Buddha relics revered by successive kings. Since its construction, it is known to have the earliest ‘soon’ offered by celestial beings before any by human begins. It is also the first pagoda offered ‘soon’ on the full-moon day of Waso every year of all hilltop ones. It is 96 feet and four inches high. The umbrella is 25 feet and seven inches high. It is reputed to grant 14 wishes such as being free of killing by others, getting promotions, and having an insight into things and events. Reference 1. Ancient Pagodas in Myanmar Vol I , Jan 2003, by Myat Min Hlaing |
