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Hsinbyume Pagoda, Myanmar
The Hsinbyume Pagoda represents Mount Meru. According to Hindu and Buddhist mythology Mount Meru is the center of the universe. The all white pagoda was built in 1816 by Prince Bagyjdaw. He dedicated the structure to his first wife, Princess Hsinbyume, which translates to “The White Elephant Princess”, who died during child birth. The Worldwide Local photo by @zayyarlin84