Maha Shwe Thein Daw Pagoda
| Maha Shwe Thein Daw Pagoda | |
|---|---|
Maha Shwe Thein Daw Pagoda | |
| Religion | |
| Affiliation | Theravada Buddhism |
| Location | |
| Location | Kyaukse, Mandalay Region |
| Country | Myanmar |
| Geographic coordinates | 21°38′41.78″N 96°7′51.07″E / 21.6449389°N 96.1308528°E |
| Architecture | |
| Founder | Anawrahta |
| Groundbreaking | 11th century |
The Maha Shwe Thein Daw Pagoda (Burmese: မဟာ ရွှေသိမ်တော် ဘုရား, also known as the Shwetheindaw Pagoda) is a Buddhist temple in Thindaunggyi village, about two miles north of Kyaukse, Mandalay Region, Myanmar. The Maha Shwe Thein Daw Buddha image is enshrined in this temple, and is believed to grant the wishes of its worshippers. Students from nearby regions come and pray at this pagoda for blessings before their exams.