Sandamuni Pagoda
စန္ဒာမုနိဘုရား
Rows of 1,774 inscribed marble slabs are set among white stupas around a 1802 iron Buddha at the foot of Mandalay Hill.
Sandamuni Pagoda was built in 1874 on the site of the temporary royal palace that King Mindon used while he was establishing his capital. Inside the temple lie the remains of Crown Prince Kanaung, who was killed in a court coup. At the center stands an iron Buddha cast in 1802 by King Bodawpaya. Around it, 1,774 stone slabs inscribed with commentaries on the Tripitaka stand among small white stupas. The site is larger than Kuthodaw Pagoda, and the neat rows of white stupas are very photogenic. It lies west of Kuthodaw Pagoda, a few minutes’ walk away, and visitors are usually few. You must remove your shoes.
Opening hours
Approx. 06:00–20:00
Nearby sights
- Kyauktawgyi Pagoda (Mandalay)
- Kuthodaw Pagoda
- Atumashi Monastery
- Shwenandaw Monastery
- Mandalay Hill
- Mandalay Palace
- Mandalay Marionettes Theatre
- Zegyo Market