Religious Task: Elevator Tower Construction At Mann Shwe Set Taw Pagoda

Mann Shwe Set Taw Pagoda is one of the most venerated pagodas in Myanmar. Now, construction of an elevator tower for pilgrims is 85 per cent completed.

The construction Phase 1 includes a 119 feet high elevator tower and a 210 feet long and 12 feet wide lane. The construction is being implemented under the pagoda budget of 1,600 million Kyats.

Upon completion, there will be 2 elevators with a maximum capacity for 20 people in each elevator.

Mann Shwe Set Taw Pagoda is located in Minbu Saku Township in Minbu District of Magway Region. Magway Region plays a significant role in the religious practices of pilgrims and devotees of Buddhism.

Plenty of pagodas and monastery are scattered around the region. The region also has several festivals dedicated to the celebrations of pagodas. Thousands of tourists and locals crowd these places just to donate items, pray and pay their respects to the holy places.