India’s Largest Reclining Statue of Lord Buddha

Sakshi Education

The largest reclining statue of Lord Buddha in India is being built in Bodh Gaya, Bihar. India’s Buddhist pilgrimage circuit is being proactively revived and Bodh Gaya is an integral part of it. Hence, the site of Gautam Buddha’s enlightenment will soon be home to his largest reclining statue.
This statue is being built by Buddha International Welfare Mission.
The statue will be 30 feet high and 100 feet long.
In the statue, Lord Buddha is in the sleeping posture.
The giant statue’s construction began in the year 2019.
This statue is being made with fiberglass and is being built by sculptors who are from Kolkata.
From February 2023, the giant statue of Lord Buddha will be opened for the devotees.
Bodh Gaya is the place where Lord Buddha attained enlightenment, hence, the statue is being built here.

Published date : 10 Mar 2022 04:53PM