Dhammayangyi Temple
Dhammayangyi Temple
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KodoDrummer
Buenos Aires, Argentina70,580 contributions
Feb 2020
The temple complex with its labyrinth of passageways was built over the 1167 to 1170 period under orders of King Narathu, but never completed due to the assassination of the king. Impressive brickwork.
Written 12 May 2020
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Olga K
Bochnia, Poland32 contributions
Dec 2018 • Couples
The biggest temple in Bagan, full of dark corridors and bats, with bricks layered so closly that not even a pin could pass through... Definitely do not miss on this one!
Written 23 January 2019
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The World is My Oyster
Orlando, FL21,705 contributions
Oct 2018 • Friends
This wasn't my favorite temple in Bagan, but well worth visiting. This is probably one of the quietest temples in all of Bagan and has lots of great history.
Written 4 October 2018
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Warren Wai
Mandalay, Myanmar118 contributions
Sept 2018
This temple has the biggest temple base of all the temples in Bagan. You can clearly see that when you get close to and inside the temple. The walls are the thickest and the passages are tall and filled with bats hanging off the top.
It is said that when the king ordered the temple to be constructed, he required every slab of brick to be cemented perfectly that not even a single strand of hair should be able to poke through it. It probably explains why the walls are so thick (and how many slaves lost their hands) yes, it’s said that the king would chop off their hands if he wasn’t satisfied with the cementing. The temple is one of the famous temples of Bagan and you’ll definitely be able to find your way to it.
From my experience, I recommend all tourists to avoid the “famous” temples. I mean, just grab a bike or a e-bike, which by the way, are cheap and fast bikes that run on electricity. Very eco-friendly. Make sure you know how to ride one though. Explore the archaeological zone, there is no limit. You’ll find yourself entering villages or lost in the paddy fields. It’s a fun experience and you’ll be able to explore lesser known temples without all the vendors trying to sell you souvenirs and bunch of other tourists.
Hope this was helpful. Never hurts to leave a “helpful” vote. Thanks in advance.
It is said that when the king ordered the temple to be constructed, he required every slab of brick to be cemented perfectly that not even a single strand of hair should be able to poke through it. It probably explains why the walls are so thick (and how many slaves lost their hands) yes, it’s said that the king would chop off their hands if he wasn’t satisfied with the cementing. The temple is one of the famous temples of Bagan and you’ll definitely be able to find your way to it.
From my experience, I recommend all tourists to avoid the “famous” temples. I mean, just grab a bike or a e-bike, which by the way, are cheap and fast bikes that run on electricity. Very eco-friendly. Make sure you know how to ride one though. Explore the archaeological zone, there is no limit. You’ll find yourself entering villages or lost in the paddy fields. It’s a fun experience and you’ll be able to explore lesser known temples without all the vendors trying to sell you souvenirs and bunch of other tourists.
Hope this was helpful. Never hurts to leave a “helpful” vote. Thanks in advance.
Written 16 September 2018
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MettaTraveller
Yangon (Rangoon), Myanmar77 contributions
Feb 2018
I visited to Dhammayangyi Temple in 2018 February with my mother. The temple is known to be one of the four wonders of Began namely, Dhammangyi Temple for its structural volume, Thatbyinnyu Temple for its height, Ananda Temple for its ancient architecture and Shwesigon Pagoda for its answering ones prayers.
Dhammayangyi Temple is supposed to be the largest in volume, with many tunnel insides. The natural lighting and ventilation systems of ancient times in 13th centuries can be seen amazed. There is also a tragic story of the King and his's beloved queen who had been killed by the king's Jealousy(similar to Macbeth of william shakespeare). I will left it here for your curiosity.
We spent couple hours to learn the history and architect of the temple as well as to avoid the blazing heat of central Myanmar.
May you enjoy your trip to Bagan :)
Dhammayangyi Temple is supposed to be the largest in volume, with many tunnel insides. The natural lighting and ventilation systems of ancient times in 13th centuries can be seen amazed. There is also a tragic story of the King and his's beloved queen who had been killed by the king's Jealousy(similar to Macbeth of william shakespeare). I will left it here for your curiosity.
We spent couple hours to learn the history and architect of the temple as well as to avoid the blazing heat of central Myanmar.
May you enjoy your trip to Bagan :)
Written 25 April 2018
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Jittima P
937 contributions
Jan 2020 • Friends
Here is the biggest pagoda in Bagan so there are lots of things to explore inside. It takes quite sometimes.
Written 26 January 2020
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Lynkster
Australia248 contributions
Dec 2019
The background to the temple is just as interesting: constructed by a king who murdered his way to the throne in an effort to atone for his sins, but who couldn't quite get past his nature by executing any builder who displayed less than perfect workmanship. Work was abandoned almost as soon as the king himself was assassinated, and the interior was filled with rubble, either as revenge or as a measure to trap the ghost of the king forever (or a more practical way of ensuring the structure wouldn't collapse). So you have one of the more interesting temples in Bagan, with a bloody backstory and a haunting.
It certainly impresses with its size, and many tourists flock here. The ceilings are so high that you will find bats here, squeaking from time to time. So, considering one is expected to walk barefoot in sacred areas, take care where you step.
There are the usual tourist vendors outside the temple. Lots of stray dogs frequent the area and are fed when the sun is about to set.
It certainly impresses with its size, and many tourists flock here. The ceilings are so high that you will find bats here, squeaking from time to time. So, considering one is expected to walk barefoot in sacred areas, take care where you step.
There are the usual tourist vendors outside the temple. Lots of stray dogs frequent the area and are fed when the sun is about to set.
Written 5 January 2020
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30-year-old in a 60 year old body!
Dallas, TX316 contributions
Dec 2019
Another stunning example of another stunning temple, Words don’t do these temples justice but they were built so long ago it’s just for dumbfounding a must see
Written 7 December 2019
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Cindy M
Colorado Springs, CO286 contributions
Apr 2019 • Couples
Dhammayangyi Temple is a little out of the way but the largest temple in Bagan. Circa 1167-1170 and built by King Narathu, who came to the throne by murdering his father and elder brother so many consider that the temple has bad karma. That being said, it is pretty to look at and worth a 30 minute visit.
Written 17 April 2019
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Teddy-at-large
577 contributions
Feb 2019 • Solo
Dhamma Yan Gyi is enormous and it’s well worth taking a walk around the outside perimeter but the real beauty is inside. Where you enter and see the Buddha’s (in the four different directions) go behind the Buddha and up the stairs to second floor. In the morning you get some wonderful light through the large windows. Just awesome to stroll around.
Written 15 February 2019
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