January 2
PILGRIMS visited Mann Shwesettaw Pagoda in Minbu (Sagu) Township of Minbu District in Magway Region during the new year holidays, according to the pagoda board of trustees.
On 1 January 2022, the lower and upper Buddha’s footprints at Mann Shwesettaw Pagoda were crowded with visitors, including day-trippers who donated flowers, candles and water to the pagoda and chanted Parittas and Pathana. Stalls were also packed with visitors and there were people playing water in Mann Creek daily, said U Thein Hlaing, in charge of the lower Buddha’s footprint.
The temporary bamboo bridges and wooden bridges for vehicles to the lower Buddha’s footprint were also constructed for pilgrims to pay for visits conveniently and peacefully. — Maung Maung (Minbu)/GNLM
