INAUGURATION CEREMONY OF THE SCULPTURE OF THE WORLD’S LARGEST BUDDHA ROCK STATUE

We are pleased to announce that the construction work of the world’s largest reclining rock Buddha statue was commenced on the rock located in the sacred site of the Sri SailaBimbarama Purana Maha Vihara at the auspicious time of 3.06 p.m. on 29th November 2012. This site is located in the Dannoruwa Grama Niladhari Division of Ruwanwella electorate in the Kegalle District, Sabaragamuwa Province.

We are proud to mention that the Buddha statue will be created by a Sri Lankan sculptor along with his supporting sculptors. This will be a monumental gift to the future generations reflecting enormous talents of a Sri Lankan artist. It will make the 2600th Sambuddha Jayanthi a golden era, and enrich the entire world with happiness of enlightenment.