Taung Kalat

Taung Kalat (Burmese: ပုပ္ပါးတောင်ကလပ်) is a Buddhist monastery and temple complex located on Mount Popa in Mandalay Region, Myanmar. The site is built on a tall volcanic plug, and is one of several prominent nat spiritual sites in the vicinity of nearby Mount Popa.

Taung Kalat
Religion
Affiliation	Buddhism
Status	active
Location
Location	Mandalay Region, Myanmar
Country	Myanmar
Geographic coordinates	20°55′46.6″N 95°12′30.7″E

Description

The temple complex is located on top of a 225-metre-tall (737 ft) volcanic plug;^[1] this rock formation was formed by geologic activity around Mount Popa, an inactive volcano. The site is a popular pilgrimage destination, and is considered a source of nat spiritual energy.^[2] The 777^[3] steps leading up to the monastery were once maintained by U Khandi, a famous Burmese hermit.^[1]

External links

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