10 Of The Most Terrifying And Strange Religious Sites From Asia

#5 – The Snake Pagoda in Myanmar

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There are many temples and pagodas in Myanmar, but its weirdest yet most special one is Yadana Labamuni Hsu-Taungpye Paya, which is widely known as the Snake Pagoda. The establishing date of this temple is not really clear.

So, it is probably built as history claims in the 11th or in the 15th century. It is said that in the 1970s three pythons showed up in the temple after they have made their way from the surrounding forest, and draped themselves around the image of Buddha.

The monks had no other choice but to leave them, I mean who could argue with a python snake? Of course, no one, especially that one of these snakes is huge and extremely large and about five meters long.

This particular python is believed to be the reincarnation of one of the temple’s abbots. The snakes keep attracting tourists from all over the world. They are completely harmless, well-fed, and well-looked after. Brave enough?

You can take a selfie while cuddling the snake. The temple also gives you the opportunity to assist the daily ceremonies in which the python snakes are washed and fed.

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