Buddha Statue of Hyderabad, Monumental Buddhist statue at Hussain Sagar Lake, Hyderabad, India.
The white granite Buddha statue rises 18 meters above the water surface of Hussain Sagar Lake, weighing 450 tons in total mass.
The statue was transported from Ghaziabad to Hyderabad and installed under Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu's leadership, with its inauguration in January 1992.
During Buddha Purnima celebrations, numerous locals and visitors gather near the statue for prayers, meditation sessions, and traditional cultural performances.
Visitors can access the statue through regular ferry services departing from multiple points along Necklace Road and Lumbini Park throughout the day.
The statue represents the Amaravati style of sculpture and stands on an artificial island specifically constructed in the middle of Hussain Sagar Lake.
Location: Hyderabad
Inception: December 1, 1992
Height: 18 m
GPS coordinates: 17.41558,78.47496
Latest update: May 26, 2025 21:02
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