World’s largest stone Buddha statue unveiled

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The world’s largest stone statue of the Buddha, which was erected within the precincts of the Rambodagalla, Moneragala Vidyasagara Piriven Viharaya in Kurunegala, was unveiled by President Maithripala Sirisena yesterday. The chief prelate Egodamulle Amaramoli Mahanayake Thera, Buddha Sasana Minister Karu Jayasuriya, Food Security Minister Gamini Jayawickrama Perera and Easwaran Brothers Group chairman D. Easwaran were present at this event. Pix by Pushpakumara Jayaratne

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Jagath Friday, 01 May 2015 03:18 AM

"BUDU SASUNA BEBALEWA"

Ailay Oive Friday, 01 May 2015 03:56 AM

The photographs are very intriguing, however, I believe that they would look better if taken in a different angle that further emphasizes the size of the statue.

Atapattu Friday, 01 May 2015 09:30 PM

Bahamian statue was built by prior to 4-5 generation Buddhists and later on destroyed by their present generation, so why?

Silpa Saturday, 02 May 2015 03:36 AM

Look at those gold rings

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