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Glossaries
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| pagoda | A pagoda is a type of tower or temple traditionally used in East and Southeast Asian cultures, characterized by its multiple eaves that flare outward. A pagoda is a distinctive architectural feature of Asian landscapes, characterized by multiple tiers and eaves that flare out at each level. Originally derived from Indian stupas, these structures primarily serve as Buddhist worship sites and are often adorned with symbolic figures and motifs. Pagodas play a critical role in Buddhism, housing relics and serving as centers for meditation and rituals. |
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- Kathmandu • Pashupatinath - Religious funerary site
- Monuments inscribed on the UNESCO World Heritage List
- Bodhgaya • Bihar, India: Sujata Stupa - Altruism and Compassion
- Kalaw • Rural stupas and Buddhist landscapes - Myanmar
- Buddhist architecture • Stupas : Diversity of Stupas in Asia
- Amarapura • Myanmar: Bagaya Wooden Monastery - Teak Wonder
- Mandalay • Shwenandaw Monastery and Royal Architecture
- Mandalay • Shwenandaw monastery - Architectural and Historical Treasure
- Monuments • India
- Monuments by culture
- Monuments by usage
- Monuments by Era
- Monuments by country (era)
- Monuments by country (alphabetic)
- India
- Inle Lake • Stilt villages - Aquatic Harmony and Living Traditions
- Inle Lake • Traditional fishermen - Nature and Tradition in Balance
- Inle Lake • Floating gardens - Aquatic Harmony and Ancestral Craft
- Inle Lake • Myanmar: Shwe Inn Dein Pagoda - Splendors & Secrets
- Inle Lake • Phaung Daw Oo Pagoda - Millennial Spiritual Hub