Sacred Temple & Shrine
The Great Buddha Statue (80 Feet)
Colossal 80-foot red granite and sandstone seated Buddha carved by 12,000 stonemasons unveiled by the 14th Dalai Lama in 1989
Sacred Temple & Shrine
Plan your visit
- Hours
- 07:00 AM - 12:00 PM, 02:00 PM - 06:00 PM
- Entry
- Free entry
- Time needed
- 1 Hour
- Best time
- 04:00 PM for photography
Local tip
Inside the statue hollow core rests a spiral staircase leading to 10 bronze disciples of Buddha.
About
The Great Buddha Statue (80 Feet) is one of the most celebrated landmarks of Bodh Gaya, Bihar. Colossal 80-foot red granite and sandstone seated Buddha carved by 12,000 stonemasons unveiled by the 14th Dalai Lama in 1989.
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