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Also, building pagodas is considered a meritorious deed in the Buddhist world, and most Myanmar people do not hesitate to contribute to such an endeavor.
Construction of the Maravijaya Buddha image, the World’s Highest Sitting Marble Buddha Image in the Buddha Park in Dekkhinathiri Township of Nay Pyi Taw, aims to show flourishing of Theravada Buddhism in Myanmar, for Myanmar to be a focal point of Theravada Buddhism, ensure prosperity of the State and contribute to peace and stability of the world.
As the public is allowed to pay homage to the Maravijaya Buddha image from 8th to 16th of August between 6 am and 8 pm, the Buddha Image was also crowded with pilgrims on the 9th of August. There, well-wishers donated 10,000 boxes of biryani to the pilgrims.
In addition to the donation there, the well-wishers donated 5,000 boxes of biryani at the naval station in Lewei Township, at the Ear, Nose and Throat Hospital, Orthopaedic Hospital, Maternity Hospital, Children's Hospital, 50-bed hospital, Specialist Hospital and Traditional Medicine Hospital in Ottarathiri Township, at the Sa Ma Taung Philanthropic Center in Lewei Township and at the Aye Myitta San Philanthropic Center, Kyaungsu Philanthropic Center and at the Pyi Gyi Nunnery in Pobbathiri Township.
Totally, on the 9th of August, the well-wishers donated 15,000 boxes of biryani in Nay Pyi Taw Council Area.
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