Sunday, April 12, 2026

Burmese Buddhist Temple

Check out the temple from this link: https://www.bbt.org.sg/

The Page Boy (Thu-nge-daw):
These two boys make sure all is in good order for the arrival of the king and his entourage. Page boys were young sons of lesser princes and nobles who served as errand boys in the palace. He is dressed rather like a jester, but with gold medallions and chains around his neck. He wears his hair tied in two bunches, one on either side of the head, high above the ears.

The Bell:
This bell outside the temple which is carried by two unique royal page boys is one of the master pieces for Myanmar traditional art. Devotees love to ring the bell as it is attractive and exclusive, especially for first time visitors.

The Chinthay:
The mythical lion-like creature standing in pairs at the entrance of a Burmese temple is called a Chinthe (or Chinthay). These statues function as guardians to protect the pagoda or temple from evil. While often depicted as stylized, powerful lions, they can sometimes appear as "man-lion" figures.

The pagodas:
Burmese pagodas, or paya, are sacred stupas in Myanmar that typically house Buddhist relics and act as centers for worship and meditation. They are often bell-shaped, gilded with gold leaf, and topped with a spire called a hti, featuring prominently in Myanmar's landscape, which is often called the "land of pagodas".