Ava Kingdom's
Royal Angel Weights
The Ratanapura "Ava" Diaries
"14 generations of my fathers have died with honor protecting Ava's Angel Weights and legacy, two of my sons have died in war claiming honor. I will die soon. If this secret remains only in my heart, and no one knows when I go into the next life, how can I see the faces of all my fathers and King Mobye Narapati"
(U Chit Sein, 15th Gen)
We're in the final process of translating the 15 generations of caretakers diaries. We’re excited to share them! The diaries document centuries of events in Ava’s history, while giving us a first-hand glimpse into Burmese ideology and folklore. They explain religious markings and symbols in Myanmar, disclosing their origins and significance in Burmese Buddhism. Their reverence for Angel Weights is explained, also detailing the spiritual uses of animals and objects in the Ava Kingdom. Perhaps most interesting, the world will hear the incredible story of generations of devotees sacrificing all to preserve their beloved Angel Weights. The website will be updated during the process until completion. Also, we'll continue to explore other appropriate venues to share a story that for centuries has been “untellable.".