The Magnificient Avukana Buddha in Sri Lanka

Posted by Yin Teing on January 8, 2010 under Anuradhapura, Avukana Buddha | Read the First Comment

The Avukana Buddha statue is a huge statue carved out of solid rock. The statue stands at about 12metres tall.

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The raised right hand signify fearlessness. It is built in the reign of King Dhatusena (459-77 AD).

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