Sulamani Temple

temple, Pagan, Myanmar

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The Sulamani Temple is a significant Buddhist shrine located in Pagan, Myanmar. Pagan was the capital of a vast kingdom from the 11th to the 13th century and is renowned for its numerous ancient Buddhist structures. The Sulamani Temple, built in the late 12th century, exemplifies the Burman architectural style, which evolved from earlier Mon traditions. This style is characterized by its elaborate exterior decoration and spacious interior halls, often featuring intricate surface ornament. The temple, like many others in Pagan, is based on Indian architectural prototypes but was modified and developed by local artisans. The region of Pagan is noted for its lacquerware and is a major pilgrimage center.12

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…further developed in the great Sulamani Temple and culminated in the Gawdawpalin, dedicated to the ancestral spirits of the dynasty (late 12th century), whose exterior is decorated with miniature pagodas, the interior with extremely lavish, coloured surface ornament.
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…further developed in the great Sulamani Temple and culminated in the Gawdawpalin, dedicated to the ancestral spirits of the dynasty (late 12th century), whose exterior is decorated with miniature pagodas, the interior with extremely lavish, coloured surface ornament.
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