The Shwedagon Pagoda is the most sacred site in Burma. Its origins can be traced back to the first millennium, when a king was inspired by a legend involving eight strands of Buddha's hair. (02:02) ...
That very day, his British captors buried him in an unmarked grave in a compound near the famous Shwedagon Pagoda. Defeated, demoralised and humiliated, it was an inglorious end for a man whose ...
Noreen Baker died on Sept. 25, 2024, of glioblastoma. She lived for nearly four years with a disease with an average life expectancy of 15 months, a testament to her unrelenting optimism. Noreen ...
During his official visit, Mr Modi will visit Bagan, where India has restored earthquake-hit ancient pagodas, Yangon's iconic Shwedagon pagoda and also hold a public rally at a local stadium.
Discover the ethereal beauty of Mandalay's ancient royal palace, wander through the floating gardens of Inle Lake, and be mesmerised by the majestic Shwedagon Pagoda in Yangon. Soak up the spiritual ...