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Avukana Buddha statue
5th-century Buddhist sculpture / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
The Avukana statue is a standing statue of the Buddha near Kekirawa in North Central Sri Lanka. The statue, which has a height of more than 14 m (46 ft), depicts the Buddha with a hand raised in reassurance, a variation of the Abhaya mudra. The Avukana statue is one of the best examples of a standing statue built in Sri Lanka. It is now a popular tourist attraction.
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Avukana Buddha Statue | |
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Year | 5th century |
Type | Stone sculpture |
Location | Kekirawa, Sri Lanka |
Coordinates | 8°0′39.1″N 80°30′45.6″E |
Website | Official website |
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