Ananda Temple

Ar Nan Dar Pagoda in Bagan is a beautiful place to visit. It's peaceful and has pretty carvings and statues of Buddha. You can see amazing views of the area from here. And then this temple is one of the most beautiful architecture in Bagan. It's easy to get to and a great spot to experience Myanmar's history and culture.

This temple is very beautiful and the artwork inside the temple is very intricate and beautiful, the murals and sculptures are so amazingly alive.I guarantee that if you come there, you will not only have the opportunity to study the ancient arts of beautiful Myanmar, but also feel the ancient atmosphere.If you want to see the ancient works and worship the mighty Buddha, you should come to this World Heritage listed temple.But don't forget to follow the rules and be careful not to damage the most valuable ancient art and the temple for your sake.

Ananda Temple (အာနန္ဒာ ဘုရား) is a Buddhist temple that was built in King Kyansittha reign in 1084 (Pagan Dynasty)

The temple is standing brightly with the white-painted large square plan, a place is also served as an active religious practice and has been one of the most well-known temples in Bagan

Ananda Patho is one of Mon greatest works, the architecture that influenced by his spirit and Indian culture as the evidence from the gilded top called ‘shikhara’

In the heart of the temple has a highlight of four standing Buddha statues in a grand square room face a direction from North to South.

Buddha Kassapa (South), Buddha Kakusandha (North), Buddha Konagamana (East), and Buddha Gautama (West)

I believe that it is one of the most impressive temples in Bagan. It is so beautiful in the sunset.
The architecture is unique, amazing with a painful history.
You can buy or take a look at some souvenirs from many vendors in front of Temple, so cute.
You must to go there to finish your trip to Bagan.

This temple was constructed by Kyansittha after the completion of the Shwezigon Pagoda. It has a rich history to explore and it is one of the most famous temples in Bagan.

The famous temple of Bagan - and one of the big ones on the tourist circuit. This one has many sculptures of Buddha and other gods, displayed in the walls of the pagoda. The glass is not very clean so hard to appreciate them fully. Also, some more write up would be nice. Very interesting temple as it has a museum feeling about it. Many paintings from the local artisans will feature this temple’s golden spire.

Such an awe-inspiring temple and it merits a visit to this temple if you only have time to just enter a temple . This temple was built in 1105AD during the reign of King Kyansitta of the Pagan Dynasty. It houses four standing Buddha statues, with each of them facing the direction of East, North, West and South. This is a architectural wonder with a mix of Mon and Indian style of architecture. It was given a nickname of “Westminster Abbey of Burma”. Take your time to wander round the temple complex, and appreciate its grandeur.

This temple is just outside the walls of old Bagan and part of the newly proclaimed UNESCO World Heritage Site. It is well worth a visit because of the four large Buddha statues which are facing in four different directions, east, south, north and west. There are beautiful murals in this 13th century structure.

A very strong 5 STAR to Ananda Temple and the management team for maintaining the beauty of this temple. Had visited many temples in Myanmar and Ananda (besides Shwedagon) is so well kept despite being open to public. Unique, majestic and filled with many wonderful architectural or religious designs on roofs, pillars, columns etc. So serene, so awesome and so breathtakingly beautiful..

It's a very beautiful temple - the colour, the surroundings, the interior, the carving. We can't get enough of it. It's a romantic place, it makes you think what it would feel like living in this part of the world, during that time period.

One of the biggest, best and most popular temples, both for tourists and worshippers. Built by King Kyansittha in 1091 with four huge 10m standing Buddah facing each of the four entrances. Also fascinating (but poorly cared for) are eighty reliefs of Buddah's life from birth to enlightenment. There is a lot to see and know so it's worth engaging one of the guides who offer a tour around this temple. Also walk around outside to see the huge carvings on the exterior.

Definitely one of the most beautiful, if not the most of the Bagan Temples. Especially my friend, this old tree! I loved to see her. Take care and wear long pants and take off your shoes before enter.

I don't think I can add much to previous comments about the history or atmosphere of this place, other than to say that each temple, pagoda, or even small shop that I visited in Burma was fascinating. There is such beauty even in the seemingly everyday, mundane things. The Ananda temple specifically is easy to spot even from a long way away, and sunsets and sunrises are astonishingly beautiful. The photos included here were taken in 2007.

It is one of the very attractive Pagoda of Bagan because of its fine arts like wall paint, huge Buddha image, structural design, etc, . You have to visit this Pagoda while you're in Bagan.

One of the famous Temple of Lord Buddha in Bagan. Amazing architecture. If your tour is to Bagan you must visit this Temple. Historical Temple. Renovated by Indian government after earthquake damage.

One of Bagan’s most beautiful and famous temple, built in 1105 AD during the reign (1084–1112/13) of King Kyansittha.

Great architecture, amazing, don’t miss it if you are travelling to bagan

Unmissable. Extensive restoration programme underway but large parts are complete. If you visit only one temple in Bagan, this should be it.

The Most Beautiful Architecture Temple in Bagan.
Look at all the follow photos to know about this temple and to see the campus of the Ananda Temple.

One of the famous padoda in Bagan