Myanmar Ananda Pagoda, Bagan

The Ananda Temple in Bagan is a Buddhist temple built in 1105 AD during the reign (1084-1112/13) of King Kyansittha (Hti-Hlaing Min) of the Pagan Dynasty. The layout of the temple is cruciform, with several terraces leading to a small pagoda at the top covered by a screen known as the, which is the name of the screen or upper ornament found in almost all pagodas in Myanmar. The Buddhist temple houses four standing Buddha statues facing east, north, west, and south, respectively. The temple is considered an architectural marvel, which is a mixture of the Mon style and the architectural style adopted from India. The imposing temple has also been called ‘Westminster Abbey in Burma.’
The temple was damaged in the 1975 earthquake. However, it has been fully restored and is well maintained with frequent painting and whitewashing of the walls. On the occasion of the 900th anniversary of its construction, which was celebrated in 1990, the temple towers were gilded. It is a highly revered temple in Bagan.

The only way to visit these temples is just to have due respect.
As in all temples, a fee is charged for taking photographs inside.

Once parked, it is a short distance to the entrance.