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Timings:- Global Vipassana Pagodai opens from 09:00 AM to 07:00 PM. Entry Fee:- Free. | No Entry Fee
Opening Time & Days
Global Vipassana Pagoda opening and closing timings is 9:00 AM to 7:00 PM.
Open Days
Global Vipassana Pagoda is open to visitors every day.
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How to Reach Global Vipassana Pagoda
Here's the closest transport hub for each option, with the distance from Global Vipassana Pagoda.
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16.4 km awayBy air · Nearest AirportFly into Mumbai Domestic Airport
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12.9 km awayBy rail · Nearest Railway StationTake a train to Andheri Railway Station
About Global Vipassana Pagoda
The Global Vipassana Pagoda was built as a tribute to the late Sayagyi U Ba Khin, a renowned Vipassana teacher, and as a commemoration of the 2,500th anniversary of the enlightenment of Lord Buddha. Its construction began in 2000 and was completed in 2008. This colossal project was spearheaded by the Global Vipassana Foundation, which aimed to create a center for the practice and promotion of Vipassana meditation.
Architecture of Global Vipassana Pagoda
The pagoda is an architectural masterpiece, featuring a massive white dome that's about 29 meters (95 feet) in height and 96.12 meters (316 feet) in diameter, making it one of the largest stone dome structures in the world. It's constructed entirely without the use of supporting pillars. The pagoda is built in the traditional Burmese architectural style and is made primarily of sandstone and concrete. The central hall can accommodate up to 8,000 meditators and is an awe-inspiring space for meditation and spiritual reflection.
Interesting facts about Global Vipassana Pagoda
- The pagoda enshrines the world's largest stone structure made without any metal support.It houses the bone relics of Lord Buddha in its central meditation hall.The pagoda is surrounded by lush gardens and offers breathtaking views of the Arabian Sea.
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