Kyauk Gu Temple

Kyauk Gu Temple (Cave Temple). This temple, situated two miles to the east of Nyaung-U, is a structure of unique architecture. It consists of three receding terraces built of stone and brick against the precipitous side of a deep ravine. The ground storey contains a large hall with a high entrance archway projecting on the north. Two huge stone pillars support the roof in the centre.

These pillars as well as the perforated windows and pilasters, the door jambs, the frieze and the dado are decorated with fine carvings. The principal image of colossal size faces the entrance. Square panels of painting adorn the walls beside the Buddha, and the niches in other walls are filled with stone images.Two doorways lead into the darker caves behind. The first storey may be assigned to late I Ith century, whereas the two upper storeys are attributed to Narapatisithu (1174-1211).

Stairways to climb up to the roof

Front view of Kyauk Gu Temple

Inside view of the Kyauk Gu

The roof of Kyaukgu Umin

Walls are decorated with floral carving

Many buddha images on the inner wall

The ceiling of Kyauk Gu Temple

The Buddha image inside Kyauk Gu Temple

(Source: myanmars.net)