SHWE DAGON PAGODA
NEW DOME IN PLACE
.DELHI, Ist May. The golden dome of the famous Slave Dagon Pagoda at Rangoon, which was destroyed in last year's earthquake, has been replaced. The dome, which is studded with diamonds and other precious stones costing over ;£b'ooo, was hoisted into position in the presence of thousands of devout pilgrims from all parts of Burma..
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Evening Post, Volume CXI, Issue 103, 4 May 1931, Page 9
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62SHWE DAGON PAGODA Evening Post, Volume CXI, Issue 103, 4 May 1931, Page 9
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