A small pagoda, built in 11th century, Alo Taw Pyae or Alo-Taw Pyi pagoda is situated on Anawrahta road near Htilominlo temple. It is said to be built by King Kyansittha. It is one of the early Bagan monuments.
The temple translates to "Wish fulfilling".
The temple translates to "Wish fulfilling".
pagoda
side view of pagoda
A stairway leads to the top storey but no one is permitted to go up now. The pagoda was earlier plastered but with time, it has worn off and can be seen at just some places.
The pagoda is topped with three receding golden terraces. The stupa stands on a pentagonal base on top of which is the shikhara which is topped by a hti. There are golden stupas on corners. Chinthes guard the pagoda from four sides of terrace.
it is considered wish fulfilling to apply gold leaves on the image
fresco on ceiling
Buddha images painted on wall
passage going to upper floor locked
The murals on lower ground level have been covered by glass to protect them. There are Buddha images in niches.
more painted images
Buddha with diamonds
pagoda with pillar on its side
pillar with ceremonial bell on side
The pagoda though is very small but a must see to admire the wall to wall murals.
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