Thambula Temple — Attraction in Nyaung-U District

Next to Payathonzu is Thambula temple (Nr 482). This later style temple is a square single-storey with porches on all four sides, and with receding terraces and a curvilinear spire above. On the hall front pediments the original stucco remains well preserved. Inside the circumambulatory corridor, well lit by two high arched entrances, runs round the central block with the four Buddha statues.The interios walls are adorned with Chinese-influenced frescoes and...

Thambula Temple, also known as Thambula Pahto Temple, is a significant Buddhist temple located in Bagan, Myanmar, known for its beautiful structure and delicate stucco details. It's situated in the Min Nan Thu village area of Old Bagan. The temple is square in plan and set on a plinth, with elegant and delicate stucco decorations. It is a popular destination for tourists exploring Bagan's...

Mid size caved pagoda of 12th century works by daughter of King Kyaswar. Very neat mural paintings are still there but now doors and windows are covered by iron nets to prevent birds and lights destrying colours. But good phone camera can take the good shots through narrow slits like my pictures. Outside cement arts are wounderful and slightly different from other big pagodas. Must...