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It was built by Min Ye Nandameit. The King of Innwa, in 1020 ten years after ascension to the throne as son of King Thalun, the donor of Kaung-Hmu- Daw Pagoda.
Originally it was in the bamboo glade and so it was known as Weluwun Pagoda.It was later called Nga-dat-gyi for its five roof tiers, five stages of places, five place of consecration, five places of offering and five pairs of places. It is 28 cubits high. On the way down one can observe the second biggest set of beads in Myanmar. Reference 1. Ancient Pagodas in Myanmar Vol I , Jan 2003, by Myat Min Hlaing |
