It seems that the Burmes had no qualms about building a Buddhist monastery about a volcano that is still active. They wanted to touch the sky, go beyond the clouds, and that's why they chose the Mount Popa.
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The monastery is called Taungkalat, and finds 1518 meters above sea level. The sanctuary is accessible, despite having to climb 777 steps to reach the top. Of course, the effort is worth it, according to all those who have managed to reach the top is one of the most beautiful panoramic people in the world. It must be spectacular to contemplate an authentic oasis in an arid zone revitalized by the fertility of volcanic ash.
Every year numerous pilgrims visit the Mount Popa, especially between November and December, to which tourists are slowly added. According to tradition, when visiting the sanctuary, it is better to dress in red or black so as not to offend the nats (spirits), and especially to attract good fortune in the coming years. He Mount Popa is located in the center of Burma (Myanmar), 50 kilometers southeast of Bagan.
Here a little more information about the Mount Popa, one of those places in the world that make the world a very curious place.
Picture of Brian Snelson
The monastery is called Taungkalat, and finds 1518 meters above sea level. The sanctuary is accessible, despite having to climb 777 steps to reach the top. Of course, the effort is worth it, according to all those who have managed to reach the top is one of the most beautiful panoramic people in the world. It must be spectacular to contemplate an authentic oasis in an arid zone revitalized by the fertility of volcanic ash.
Every year numerous pilgrims visit the Mount Popa, especially between November and December, to which tourists are slowly added. According to tradition, when visiting the sanctuary, it is better to dress in red or black so as not to offend the nats (spirits), and especially to attract good fortune in the coming years. He Mount Popa is located in the center of Burma (Myanmar), 50 kilometers southeast of Bagan.
Here a little more information about the Mount Popa, one of those places in the world that make the world a very curious place.
