Avukana Buddha Statue
Coordinates: 8°01′22″N 80°31′13″E / 8.02278°N 80.52028°E / 8.02278; 80.52028
| Year | 5th century |
|---|---|
| Type | Stone sculpture |
| Location | Kekirawa, Sri Lanka |
The Avukana statue is a standing statue of the Buddha near Kekirawa in North Central Sri Lanka. The statue, which has a height of more than 40 feet (12 m), has been carved out of a large granite rock face during the 5th century. It depicts a variation of the Abhaya mudra, and the closely worn robe is elaborately carved. Constructed during the reign of Dhatusena, it may have been made as a result of a competition between a master and a pupil. Avukana statue is one of the best examples of a standing statue constructed in ancient Sri Lanka. It is now a popular tourist attraction in the country.
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