Tag: Yangon
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Puja, an Hindu deity always depicted with many arms and heads. This idol was in a Hindu temple in Yangon.
In response to Blogging from A to Z 2017,
Fresh
The fresh market in Yangon. In response to Nancy Merrill’s photo week challenge: fresh
OWPC: Crop
OWPC: Clothes
Typical ladies’ clothes on display in the market of Yangon. I’m trying to catch up. For OWPC: Clothes
Rare Currencies
Near Bogyoke Aung San Market or Scott Market, you may find antique Myanmar coins and paper money for sale. Presently, coins are not use for legal tender since it was discontinued in 1983.
CB&W: Any Seating including Tables and Chairs
Yangon Reclining Buddha
Back in the ‘land of the golden pagodas’ or Myanmar, so I present to you the Reclining Buddha of Yangon. For WP Daily Prompt – Eyes
Fun Foto Challenge: Legs and Feet
Cee’s Fun Foto Challenge: Legs and Feet
Chauk-htat-gyi Buddha Temple in Yangon houses one of the most beautiful reclining Buddha. This Mon-styled Buddha image stands 65 meters long and 16 meters high is wearing a golden robe and is decorated with very expressive colors, white face, red lips, blue eye shadow, golden robe and red finger nails. The soles of the feet contain 108 segments in red and gold colors that show images representing the 108 lakshanas or auspicious characteristics of the Buddha.
CB&W Photo Challenge: Large Subjects
Yangon City Hall is centrally located in downtown next several important landmark such as Sule Pagoda, and High Court building. The City Hall building is considered to be a fine example of Burmese architecture with its traditional tiered roofs and trimmings around the colonial pillars. Completed in 1936, the building is enlisted on the Yangon City Heritage List.
