Buddha's Majestic Slumber: Bihar's 100-Foot Marvel Captivates the World

India's biggest reclining statue of Lord Buddha in Bodh Gaya, Bihar, has turned out to be a big draw for tourists and believers alike. Constructed by the Buddha International Welfare Mission, this statue is 100 feet long and 30 feet tall, showing Lord Buddha in the Mahaparinirvana Mudra, a pose much revered in Buddhism. The symbollic statue is made of fiberglass and was built by expert workers from Kolkata. The place where Gautama Buddha achieved enlightenment is now home to this gigantic statue, not merely an expression of Buddhist heritage but also a symbol of peace and enlightenment. The sheer size of the statue and its historical importance make it a point of interest for anyone who's spiritual and artsy.

 

Source: The Times of India