Sulamani Temple

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Sulamani Temple is a grand 12th-century Buddhist temple in Bagan, Myanmar, renowned for its elegant brick architecture and well-preserved interior frescoes.

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Sulamani Temple canonical 3

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Predicate Object
instanceOf Buddhist temple
religious building
architecturalStyle brick architecture
architecturalType hollow temple
builder Pagan Kingdom
builtBy King Narapatisithu
constructionStart 1183
continent Asia
country Myanmar
culturalSignificance major pilgrimage site in Bagan
damage 2016 Bagan earthquake
dedicatedTo Buddha
era Pagan period
floorCount multiple storeys
hasPart arched entrances
brick superstructure
central shrine
interior frescoes
multiple terraces
stucco ornamentation
hasStairway inner stairways to upper terraces
heritageDesignation Bagan UNESCO World Heritage Site
linked to: Bagan temples
heritageStatus important monument of Bagan
inception 12th century
interiorDecoration Buddhist murals
Jataka tales frescoes
locatedIn Bagan
linked to: Bagan temples

Mandalay Region
central Myanmar
locatedNear Ananda Temple
Dhammayangyi Temple
Thatbyinnyu Temple
material brick
stucco
notableFor elegant brickwork
harmonious proportions
rich mural paintings
well-preserved interior frescoes
orientation east-facing main entrance
partOf Bagan Archaeological Zone
linked to: Bagan temples
plan square plan with central core
religion Buddhism
restoration post-2016 earthquake repairs
touristAttraction yes
usedFor pilgrimage
tourism
worship

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Pagan notableTemple Sulamani Temple
Bagan temples notableTemple Sulamani Temple