Mahamuni Buddha Temple

The Mahamuni Buddha Temple is a Buddhist temple located in Mandalay, Myanmar. It is home to a highly revered Buddha statue, the Mahamuni Buddha, which is believed to have been cast during the lifetime of the Buddha himself. The statue is covered in thick layers of gold leaf applied by devotees over many centuries. The temple complex includes various buildings and halls, as well as gardens and ponds. Visitors can observe daily rituals and offerings to the Buddha statue, and can also participate in the ritual of applying gold leaf to the statue themselves. The temple is an important pilgrimage site for Buddhists in Myanmar, and is also a popular tourist attraction. It offers a glimpse into the rich cultural and religious heritage of the country, and the devotion of its people to the Buddha.