Located a short walk behind the Shwemawdaw, this shrine was once the one point in this whole vast area that rose above sea level and so was the natural place for the hamsa to land. Images of this mythical bird decorate the stupa built by U Khanti, the hermit monk who was the architect of Mandalay Hill.
Walk to it by taking the steps down from side of the Shwemawdaw from the main entrance. This paya is also a big spot for nat worship and festivals and with a bit of luck you’ll catch the swirling, veiled forms of masculine-looking nat dancers accompanied by the clanging and crashing of a traditional orchestra.
