INTERNATIONAL DESK: India`s largest reclining statue of Lord Buddha is being built in Bodh Gaya. Constructed by Buddha Worldwide Welfare Mission, the statue will likely be 100 ft lengthy and 30 ft excessive.
Lord Buddha is within the sleeping posture within the statue.
The development of the large statue began within the 12 months 2019. It’s being made with fiberglass and constructed by sculptors from Kolkata.
Talking to ANI, Bhante Aryapal Bhikshu, founder secretary of Buddha Worldwide Welfare Mission, mentioned, “The idol of Lord Buddha is in Mahaparinirvana Mudra which has nice significance in Buddhism. Earlier than Mahaparinirvana, Lord Buddha preached to his disciples on this posture. Bodh Gaya is the place of enlightenment of Lord Buddha, so this idol is being constructed right here.”
He mentioned the idol of this posture of Lord Buddha is in Uttar Pradesh`s Kushinagar the place he attained his Mahaparinirvana. He additional knowledgeable that the large statue of Lord Buddha will likely be open for devotees from February 2023.
Bodh Gaya is a vital pilgrimage centre for Buddhism and is visited by devotees from everywhere in the world. (ANI)
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