| Type of monument |
: Ordination Hall |
| Location |
: Across Htilominlo Temple |
| Region |
: Nyaung U & Wetkyi-In |
| Built by |
: Monk Upali |
| Date |
: Mid 13th Century |
| Monument Number |
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| Photo Gallery |
: View 7 Photos |
Named after Upali, a well-known monk, this ordination hall was
built in the mid-13th century and stands across the road from the
Htilominio Temple.
The rectangular building has roof battlements
imitative of Burmese wooden architecture and a small central spire
rising from the rooftop. Most buildings of this type were made of
wood and have long since disappeared.
TWO BUDDHA IMAGES PLACED BACK-TO-BACK INSIDE
UPALI THEIN
Inside there are some brightly
painted frescoes on the walls and ceilings from the late 17th and
early 18th century.
ANCIENT MURAL PAINTINGS
The building is usually kept locked in order to
protect them. The Upali Thein was renovated during the reign of the
Konbaung Dynasty in 1794 abd 1795. The walls now represent the
previous 28 Buddha images, as well as scenes from the life of
Guatama Buddha.
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