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to affix golden leaves (square in shape) on the face of the Golden Rock, in deep
veneration. However, women are not allowed to touch the rock. Pilgrims visit
the pagoda, from all regions of Myanmar; a few foreign tourists also visit the
pagoda. Even disabled persons who are staunch devotees of Buddha visit the
pagoda, walking up the track on crutches. Old people, who can not climb, are
carried on stretchers by porters to the Pagoda to offer prayers to Buddha. TheFull Moon day of Tabaung in March, is a special
occasion for pilgrims who visit the shrine. On this day, the platform of the
pagoda is lighted with ninety thousand candles as reverential offering to the
Lord Buddha. The devotees visiting the pagoda also offer fruits, food and
incense to the Buddha. Also many
tourists go to the Golden Rock every year.
