Yelepaya Pagoda

Yelepaya Pagoda, Siriam, Burma Located on a small island in the middle of the water, the only way to get there is by boat. There is no bridge for cars or people to cross. According to legend, this pagoda was built during the Mon period, about a thousand years ago, by a Mon tycoon who made three wishes: 1. If there is a flood, don't let it reach the pagoda. 2. No matter how many people come to worship, may the area never be full, and may it accommodate as many people as possible at all times. 3. When you come to pray for something reasonable, may your wishes be granted. The main pagoda enshrines the hair relics of the Lord Buddha. When you enter, you will see a white jade Buddha statue dressed in Burmese style, made from 5 pieces of white jade: the head, both hands, and both feet. In addition, there is another thing that people come to worship, which is Phra Upakut, with the belief that Phra Upakut will bring luck and wealth. #WinterTravel#YelepayaPagoda