| Type of monument |
: Type II Temple (Kundaung
Pauk Gu) |
| Location |
: North of Minnanthu village |
| Region |
: Minnanthu |
| Built by |
: Unknown |
| Date |
: 13th Century |
| Monument Number |
: 477, 478, 479 |
Payathonzu means "three pagodas" is a complex
of three interconnected shrines. It was abandoned shortly before
its construction was complete, could have been due to the
invasion of the Mongols. This monument has been built during the
13th century.
Since there are some possible Mahayana influence in the late
time, the monument has mural paintings referring bodhisattva
figures. Some define that the three monuments was designed to
show the worshipping of Hindu gods such as Vishnu, Shiva and
Brahma. But in another way, it is the representation of "Triple
Gems" of Theravada Buddhism which as Dhamma, Buddha, and Sangha.
MURAL PAINTINGS INSIDE THE TEMPLE
Two of the shrines contain vaguely Chinese or Tibetan-looking
mural paintings that contain bodhisattva figures. The complex is
usually locked. It's best to inquire at the museum in Old Bagan
to make an appointment for an inspection; in high season, it
will probably be open most of the day for group tours.
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