THE square and main temple of the Inlay PhaungdawOo Pagoda, which was affected by the recent Mandalay earthquake, will be repaired before the upcoming Pagoda Festival, according to the Inlay Pagoda Board of Trustees.

The earthquake damaged several key structures, including the main temple, the pagoda square, the Karaweik-shaped barge, and the buildings where it is docked.

As a result, pilgrimages to the site have been temporarily suspended.

Restoration efforts are underway, with experts and workers carrying out repairs using donations collected from across the country, intending to finish it in time for this year's PhaungdawOo Pagoda Festival.

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