Kyaikpun Pagoda (also written Kyaik Pun Paya) is a misleading translation, as it is not a pagoda, in true sense of the word, but rather a "temple" comprising huge four images of different Buddhas facing the cardinal directions. They sit back to back against a massive brick pillar. They represent Gautama Buddha (facing north), Konagamana (south), Kakusandha (east) and Kassapa (west). This temple is a few hundred feet off the Yangon-Bago road.
Kyaikpun Pagoda, Bago.
Some attributed the construction of Kyaikpun to King Dhammazedi in 1476 A.D, while according to legend, it was four Mon sisters who had the images constructed. If any one of them were to marry, one of the Buddha would collapse. The collapse of Kassapa Buddha is thus attributed to one of the sisters' marital status.
Sights in Bago
Bago is the capital of the ancient Mon kingdom, located near Yangon. It has many heritage sites. Click enter to view.
