Mahamuni, the golden image of Lord Buddha situated in Mandalay also has a store of legends attributed to his omnipotence. All Buddhists believe that Lord Buddha breathed life to the sacred image to propagate the Buddhist faith for 5000 years of Sasana duration. This holy image was originally cast in Rakhine and was brought to Mandalay by King Bodaw Phayar in 1784. The legend that the holy image breathes life is demonstrated by the holy ceremony of washing the face every dawn. Many devout Buddhists from Mandalay and beyond throng the narrow passage to catch a glimpse of the ceremony and also to offer towels, perfumes and alms to the great image. These are redistributed to the pilgrims who keep them as they bring good fortune.