Mahabodhi Temple, Bagan


The Mahabodhi Temple is a Buddhist temple located in Bagan, Myanmar.

History

The Mahabodhi Temple was constructed during the reign of King Htilominlo, and is modeled after the Mahabodhi Temple in Bihar, India. The temple is built in an architectural style typical of the Gupta period, and contains a large pyramidal tower with many niches containing over 450 images of Buddha. Despite the 1975 Bagan earthquake, the temple survived and underwent repairs in the subsequent years.