Maligawila Buddha statue, Buddhist limestone statue in Monaragala District, Sri Lanka.
The Maligawila Buddha statue stands at 14 meters tall, carved from a single block of limestone with detailed features and proportions.
Prince Aggabodhi commissioned this monumental statue in the seventh century, which later fell into fragments and underwent restoration in 1991.
The statue displays the asisa mudra position, with the left shoulder covered by a robe and the right hand raised to shoulder level.
Visitors can access the statue through a dedicated pathway, while conservation efforts maintain the structure and surrounding archaeological grounds.
The statue head alone weighs six tons, demonstrating the technical skills required for its creation and subsequent reconstruction efforts.
Location: Monaragala District
Inception: 6 century
GPS coordinates: 6.72838,81.35229
Latest update: March 15, 2025 11:04
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