Hintha Gon Paya
Although the Burmese are generally devout Buddhists
there is a strong indigenous religion which predates Buddhism, involving
the worship of Nats or spirits. They believe everything in the
universe is controlled by Nats. People, places, trees, rocks are
all associated with particular spirits, and some of them are not nice.
They guard and protect but can also be mischievous and vengeful.
Some have the power to make people do their bidding and they must be
placated with offerings. A Nat Kadaw is a spirit medium who
officiates at Nat Pwe's and channels the spirits through trances
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