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
AffiliationBuddhism
Statusactive
Location
LocationMandalay Region, Myanmar
CountryMyanmar
Geographic coordinates20°55′46.6″N 95°12′30.7″E / 20.929611°N 95.208528°E / 20.929611; 95.208528

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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]

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References

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  1. ^ a b "Time Travel Turtle - High on a hill and guarded by monkeys". Time Travel Turtle. 2013-02-07. Retrieved 2019-09-15.
  2. ^ Htun, Naing Zaw; Mizoue, Nobuya; Yoshida, Shigejiro (2012-08-01). "Determinants of Local People's Perceptions and Attitudes Toward a Protected Area and Its Management: A Case Study From Popa Mountain Park, Central Myanmar". Society & Natural Resources. 25 (8): 743–758. doi:10.1080/08941920.2011.620597. ISSN 0894-1920.
  3. ^ "Taung Kalat Monastery". Times of India Travel. Retrieved 2019-09-15.