Myanmar snake temple with 'holy' pythons sees thousands of pilgrims every year
- 4 years ago
Every year thousands of pilgrims make their way to a temple dedicated to snakes in Mandalay, Myanmar.
Footage captured on June 29, 2019, shows the ornate temple in all its glory, with many visitors and numerous artefacts that are inspired by the reptiles.
The temple was created in 1974 when a monk attempted to rehome a duo of pythons who were in a nearby pagoda.
After being dropped off in the nearby jungle, the two snakes returned with a third python, prompting the monk to come to the conclusion that the serpents were holy.
The monk built a temple to reflect the said holiness of the creatures and since then it has become a destination for pilgrims, who say the snakes bring them good fortune.
The official name of the temple is "Yadana Labamuni Hsu-Taung Pye Paya," but most people just say "snake temple."
Footage captured on June 29, 2019, shows the ornate temple in all its glory, with many visitors and numerous artefacts that are inspired by the reptiles.
The temple was created in 1974 when a monk attempted to rehome a duo of pythons who were in a nearby pagoda.
After being dropped off in the nearby jungle, the two snakes returned with a third python, prompting the monk to come to the conclusion that the serpents were holy.
The monk built a temple to reflect the said holiness of the creatures and since then it has become a destination for pilgrims, who say the snakes bring them good fortune.
The official name of the temple is "Yadana Labamuni Hsu-Taung Pye Paya," but most people just say "snake temple."