Popa Taungkalat Shrine, Myanmar

Popa Taungkalat Shrine, Myanmar.

The Popa Taungkalat (Taung Kalat) Shrine is a Buddhist monastery sits on the peak of mt. Popa - 737 meters, if you decide to go there until then 777 levels. The Popa Taungkalat is where 37 Mahagiri spirits are probably located. Statues spirits can be found at the base of the sanctuary
The etymology of the word "Popa" is apparently in the Pali-Sanskrit word "Popa" which translates rooted - .. "flower"

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Popa Taungkalat Shrine, Myanmar

Popa Taungkalat Shrine, Myanmar

Next photo of Brian K. Smith, courtesy of Adventurocity

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Taung Kalat Monastery, Mount Popa

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