 According to a legend, Pyusawti who built this pagoda, as a young man defeated "Five Great Menaces" that were detrimental to the interest of the city of Pagan.One of these five menaces was the extensive proliferation of the plant vines of gourd (at the location where the Bupaya Pagoda was built later).Subsequently, the then King pleased with the gallant act of Pyusawti gave him, as a reward, his daughter in marriage.