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The Htilominlo Temple is a medieval stupa located within the ancient city of Bagan, Myanmar. Constructed in 1211 by King Htilominlo, it’s recognized for its substantial sandstone structure and intricate plaster carvings depicting Buddhist imagery. The temple contains four Buddha images at its base. It remains an important site for scholars studying Bagan's religious architecture and those interested in the history of medieval Myanmar.
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Htilominlo Temple ranks #48 of 530 in the Stupa ranking, behind Phra That Lampang Luang, ahead of Ellora Stupa (Cave 10 area).
Prominent Bagan temple with elegant proportions and carvings, popular and well regarded, not absolute top tier.
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Is Htilominlo a temple or a stupa?
Htilominlo is more accurately described as a Buddhist temple rather than a freestanding solid stupa. It is a multistory brick structure containing four principal Buddha images facing the cardinal directions.
Who built Htilominlo Temple, and when?
The temple was commissioned during the reign of King Htilominlo, also known as Nandaungmya, in the early 13th century. Construction is commonly dated to the period beginning around 1211 and ending later in his reign.
What is Htilominlo Temple made from?
Its main structural material is red brick, not sandstone. The exterior is particularly valued for surviving stucco and plaster ornament depicting Buddhist and decorative motifs.
How does Htilominlo differ from Bagan's Ananda Temple?
Htilominlo belongs to Bagan's later temple-building period and rises to roughly 46 meters, while Ananda Temple was completed about a century earlier. Both contain four directional Buddha images, but their plans, proportions, and decorative programs reflect different phases of Bagan architecture.
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