Shwemokhtaw Pagoda is a Buddhist pagoda in Pathein, Myanmar (formerly Bassein, Burma). The pagoda is bounded by Merchant St, Strand, Mahabandoola and Shwezedi Roads. At the southern pavilion of the pagoda is a revered image of the Buddha, Thiho-shin Phondawpyi . The pagoda is home to a pagoda festival during the full moon of Kason (April/May), marking Visakha.
According to tradition, the pagoda was founded by King Asoka of India in 305 BC. Bagan's King Alaungsithu raised the height of the stupa to 11m in 1115 AD, and the Mon King Samodogossa raised it to 131ft in 1263 AD. The stupa is now 153ft tall, with the topmost layer made of 13.9lb of solid gold, the middle tier of pure silver, and the third tier of bronze, with some 829 diamonds, 843 rubies, and 1588 semi-precious stones.