Perambalur Buddhas, Ancient Buddhist statues in Thiyaganur village, Tamil Nadu, India.
The Perambalur Buddhas consist of two 6-foot-tall seated figures carved in stone, displaying meditation postures with coal black hair and traditional robes.
Dating back to the 11th century, these statues represent the only remaining Buddhist temple in Tamil Nadu, marking the region's Buddhist influence since Emperor Asoka.
Local residents incorporate Hindu practices by decorating the statues with flowers, sacred ash, and garlands, referring to them as Buddha Samy.
The meditation center, constructed in 2013 with public funding of 50 lakhs, accommodates up to one hundred visitors for contemplation and spiritual practice.
The statues are distributed across three villages - Paravai, Okalur, and Perumathur, with one figure positioned at a bus stop near Perumathur.
Location: Salem district
GPS coordinates: 11.57583,78.77833
Latest update: March 7, 2025 21:44
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