To these volunteers, this is not a chore but a noble act — one they carry out eagerly in an effort to gain merit, or spiritual credit. Situated on a hilltop in the old capital of Yangon, the 99 ...

In this Aug. 17, 2014 photo, a group of Buddhist devotees sweep on platform at Myanmar famous Shwedagon Pagoda in Yangon, Myanmar. ... including a single 72-carat diamond at the top.

The Shwedagon Pagoda. ... The tip of the stupa is set with 5,448 diamonds and 2,317 rubies, ... All this is mounted on and above a 10-meter hti (umbrella), ...

An AFP picture of the Shwedagon pagoda -- located 400 kilometres from the Zay Ti Gyi temple -- shows a different and much larger structure. Screenshot of the false Facebook post, taken March 31, 2025 ...

The Shwedagon Pagoda is thought to contain between 6 and 60 tonnes of gold. (Image: Getty) There are some massive structures in the world, but very few are made of gold .

Shwedagon Pagoda, one of Myanmar's most revered sites, saw an increase in visitors. While the pagoda typically welcomes about 40,000 pilgrims on regular days, ...

YANGON, Jan. 23 (Xinhua) -- The Shwedagon Pagoda, also known as the Golden Pagoda in Myanmar, attracted over 8.65 million visitors in 2024, U Boe Thin, a member of the Shwedagon Pagoda Board of ...

Shwedagon Pagoda, one of Myanmar's most revered sites, saw an increase in visitors. While the pagoda typically welcomes about 40,000 pilgrims on regular days, ...