The name of this hilltop temple can be interpreted as meaning 'holding control of the people'. Its 29 niches with sitting buddha statues are a reference to Mrauk U's 29 former townships.
Pharaouk Paya


The name of this hilltop temple can be interpreted as meaning 'holding control of the people'. Its 29 niches with sitting buddha statues are a reference to Mrauk U's 29 former townships.






