Hti
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Hti, a Burmese language word meaning umbrella, is the name of the finial ornament that tops almost all Burmese pagodas. The umbrella is an auspicious symbol in Buddhism and Hinduism.
Depiction of hti craftsmen, 1897.
The Pathein hti is an iconic umbrella originating from the Irrawaddy delta town of Pathein.
The hti of Kuthodaw Pagoda in Mandalay.
A ceremonial cart (နတ်ရထား) is used to hoist the umbrella to the pagoda's pinnacle.
Uppatasanti Pagoda
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Uppātasanti Pagoda is a prominent landmark in Naypyidaw, the capital of Myanmar. The pagoda houses a Buddha tooth relic. It is nearly a same-sized replica of Shwedagon Pagoda in Yangon and stands 99 metres (325 ft) tall.
Thai delegation led by PM Abhisit Vejjajiva circumambulates Uppatasanti Pagoda
Closeup of the pagoda's hti
Inside the dome