Ava Kingdom's
Royal Angel Weights
Angel Statues "Weights", reverently positioned on symbolic stupas. Portrayed in numerous forms, Angel Animals and their pedestals expressed ancient Burmese cultural devotion. Revered as holy vessels to the Gods in Ratunapura's "Ava" diaries.
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In this section, we will share the details, additional pictures, and symbolism for each Angel Weight category. It's an ongoing process, and will continually be updated as there are numerous weights and information for each category. The information is sourced from the translated diaries, along with further details and explanations shared by U Chit Sein (15th Gen of caretaker) before his death. Much of the translation is in simple language, therefore it will be shared in the original simple translation to maintain the integrity.
Independent to Ratanapura's "Ava" journals, other ancient Burmese palm leaf manuscripts refer to the symbolic use of Angels Animals anciently. One such was written by King Alaungpaya's administrator, Nandabahu in (1752-1760). Discovered by U Maung Maung Tin of Mandalays historical commission, it describes known characteristics of Angels Animals during the Pinya-Ava period (13th-14th century AD) and continuing until the writings of the manuscripts in the 18th century. This find parallels, the Ratanapura "Ava" diaries. The physical evidences found in the King Narapati's discovery reveals and validates the characteristics written of by Nandabahu, and introduces numerous others we will feature.
Click on the picture links below to see more detailed photos of the specific category of Angel Weights. Up to this point, the Angel Disk, Arahan, Seven Angel, Manussiha, and Pyinsa Rupa "Hero" also include information from the diaries.