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  Soon Oo Pon Nya Shin

 

Myanmar

The main zedi of Soon Oo Pon Nya Shin Pagoda, located on the main hill top of Sagaing, which is named Nga-pha, i.e. Frog Hill (fig.).

 

One of the pavilions hence has a bronze frog statue to honour the hill's name (fig.), whereas a wide balcony surrounding the main stupa offers a panoramic aerial view of the hill's entire area.

 

  Soon Oo Pon Nya Shin

 

  Soon Oo Pon Nya Shin

 

The northern hall at then main entrance to this pagoda houses a large Buddha image seated in the maravijaya pose.

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