Religious Ceremony: Consecration of Historic Santawshin Kyaikdevi Pagoda

The consecration ceremony of historic Santawshin Kyaikdevi Pagoda on Thiri Mingala Hillock in Indaing of Hlegu Township took place on Saturday.

Present at the ceremony were Chairman of the State Administration Council (SAC) Prime Minister Senior General Min Aung Hlaing, members of the State Administration Council, union ministers and many other officials. The Senior General and congregation took the Nine Precepts from the Presiding Patron of Bahan Nyaungdon Monastery.

Laypersons offered Paritta flowers, water, thread and sand to members of the Sangha. The congregation listened to Parittas recited by members of the Sangha.

The Senior General, wife and families donated diamond orb, pennant-shaped vane and alms to the Presiding Patron of Bahan Nyaungdon Monastery, and members of the State Administration Council, union ministers, and those presented donated alms to members of the Sangha.

The Senior General, wife and families and party conveyed the diamond orb and pennant-shaped vane and rounded the pagoda clockwise. At the auspicious time, the diamond orb and pennant-shaped vane were lifted by the decorated float atop the pagoda.

It’s learnt that the historic Kyaikdevi Pagoda was the 4 of the 7 pagodas built by King Karaviaka of Hanthawady Dynasty and the pagoda was built in 1489 Sasana Year or in ME 307. In Sasana Year 1970 or 788 ME, during the reign of King Dhamma Raza, the pagoda was first renovated to the height of 75 cubits. In 2160 Sasana Year or in 978 ME, the King Anaukphetlun renovated the damaged pagoda to the height of 80 cubits.