Dhammayazika Pagoda
ဓမ္မရာဇိကစေတီ
Completed in 1196, this rare pagoda has a pentagonal base, and its gilded bell-shaped stupa rises from three terraces, making it a striking landmark in southeastern Bagan.
Dhammayazika Pagoda lies on the southeastern part of the Bagan plain, west of Minnanthu village. King Narapatisithu built it between 1196 and 1198. Its most distinctive feature is its pentagonal plan: three tiers of pentagonal terraces step inward, with a small shrine on each side symbolizing the four past Buddhas and the future Buddha Maitreya. This is extremely rare among Bagan's mostly square structures. The gilded bell-shaped stupa can be seen from afar. Glazed tiles depicting Jataka tales were originally set into the terraces. The compound is spacious and has few visitors, surrounded by farmland and clusters of small stupas, so it is quiet. It is some distance from the main road, so an electric scooter is recommended. It can be visited on the same route as Payathonzu Temple and Lemyethna Temple in Minnanthu village.
Opening hours
Open daytime
Nearby sights
- Pyathada Temple
- Sulamani Temple
- Dhammayangyi Temple
- Lemyethna Temple
- Shwesandaw Pagoda & Sunrise Viewpoints
- Manuha Temple
- Gubyaukgyi Temple & Myazedi Inscription (Myinkaba)
- Nanpaya Temple