Ratana-pon

Ratana-pon

Ratana-pon (Burmese: ရတနာပုံ [jɛ̀dənàbòʊɴ pʰəjá]) is a solid stupa in Mrauk U, Rakhine State, Western Myanmar. The pagoda is located at the northwest corner of the Shite-thaung Temple. The name means 'Pile of Jewels'.

According to local legends, it is said to have jewels and images enshrined in the central stupa but none have ever been found.

It was built in 1612 by King Min Khammoung and his wife.

See also

• Mrauk U
• List of Temples in Mrauk U

References

• Pamela Gutman (2001) Burma's Lost Kingdoms: splendours of Arakan. Bangkok: Orchid Press