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The Lawkhananda Pagoda is a Buddhist stupa on the bank of the Ayeyarwady River at Bagan in central Myanmar. It was built during the reign of King Anawrahta, with 1059 commonly given for its construction, and it contains a replica of a Buddha tooth relic. The monument is associated with the early Bagan period and with the Theravada Buddhist heritage of the archaeological zone. Its riverfront location distinguishes it from many inland temples on the Bagan plain.
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Where is the Lawkhananda Pagoda located?
The Lawkhananda Pagoda stands on the bank of the Ayeyarwady River at Bagan in central Myanmar. Its riverside position makes it distinct from the many inland temples across the Bagan archaeological area.
When was the Lawkhananda Pagoda built?
Construction is commonly dated to 1059, during the reign of King Anawrahta. That places the monument in the early period of Bagan's development as a major Buddhist center.
What relic is associated with the Lawkhananda Pagoda?
The pagoda contains a replica of a Buddha tooth relic. It is therefore a Buddhist religious monument as well as a historic stupa beside the Ayeyarwady.
Is the Lawkhananda Pagoda the same monument as Bagan's Ananda Temple?
No. Lawkhananda is a riverbank stupa associated with King Anawrahta, while Ananda is a separate temple from the early twelfth century.
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