Buddha of Kyaikhtiyo, Colossal Buddha statue in Kyaikto, Myanmar
The Buddha statue rises 77.9 meters into the sky, making it the largest religious monument in Mon State, Myanmar.
The construction of this Buddhist monument started in February 2016 and reached completion in March 2019 after 1,143 days of work.
A total of 261 Buddhist monks participated in the consecration ceremony on April 7, 2019, marking the statue's religious importance.
The statue stands within the Phayah Thon Su Monastery compound, offering visitors a chance to explore additional religious structures.
The massive statue represents the sitting position of Gautama Buddha and serves as a central point for religious gatherings in the region.
Location: Kyaikto
Inception: 2019
Height: 77.9 m
GPS coordinates: 17.31800,97.02800
Latest update: March 6, 2025 10:51
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