Bagaya Monastery
ဘားကရာကျောင်း
A teak monastery completed in 1834, held up by 267 huge teak pillars. Its interior is dim and quiet, and young novice monks still study here today.
Bagaya Monastery stands within Inwa’s ancient site. King Bagyidaw ordered its construction in 1834. It is built entirely of teak and has 267 teak pillars, the thickest about 2.7 meters in diameter. The raised building has finely carved wooden exterior walls. Inside, the light is dim, and the wooden floors have been polished smooth by the years. It is still a monastery school, and you can often see young novices in class. You must go barefoot, and the wooden floors get very hot at midday. It is usually the first stop on the Inwa horse-cart circuit.
Opening hours
About 08:00–17:00
Nearby sights
- Yadana Hsemee Pagoda Complex
- Maha Aungmye Bonzan Monastery
- Inwa (Ava)
- Sagaing Hill
- U Min Thonze Pagoda
- Snake Pagoda (Paleik)
- Kaunghmudaw Pagoda
- Mahagandayon Monastery