Sulamani Pahto

Bagan, Myanmar (Pagan, Burma)

Sulamani is also referred to as "Crowning jewel" (in Burmese mani means ruby and sula means small. According to Paul Strachen, Sulamani was "perhaps Pagan's ultimate temple." King Narapatisithu had it built by Sithu II (1174-1211) after during a climbing expedition he saw a ruby sparkling at the current site and decided it was a sign for him to make "a work of merit" there.

The interior stucco walls are still in good condition with ornamental and Buddha images still visible on the walls as you'll see from these pictures.