Thagyamin
Sign in to savethumb|A statue of Thagyamin at the Kyauktan Yay-Le Pagoda. Thagyamin (, ; from Sanskrit , ) is the highest-ranking nat (deity) in traditional Burmese Buddhist belief. Considered as the king of Heaven, he is the Burmese adaptation of the Hindu deity Indra.
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- Etymology
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- Location
- Dimensions
- Phenomena and Heating
- Thingyan Legend
- Celestial Vehicles
- Vejayantā Celestial Chariot
- Royal Elephant Airāvaṇa
- The Seven Virtues of the Deva King
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- References
thumb|A statue of Thagyamin at the Kyauktan Yay-Le Pagoda. Thagyamin (, ; from Sanskrit , ) is the highest-ranking nat (deity) in traditional Burmese Buddhist belief. Considered as the king of Heaven, he is the Burmese adaptation of the Hindu deity Indra.
== Etymology == Thagyamin () is derived from the combination of the Sanskrit word "Shakra" (शक्र; a synonym of Indra) and the Burmese word "Min" (; a common title meaning Lord/King). He is also known by his nickname U Magha () derived from his preexistential name.
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