AIA Fieldwork Photo Contest 2024

Entry 77661

Submitted by Pavan Prasad

Sarnatah, India.

Monument of Buddha Statue, Saranatah, India., Uttar Pradesh, India

Category: Monuments

A big Buddha Statue is located at the Thai Buddha vihara of height 80 ft. It is considered as the tallest standing Buddha statue at Sarnath. It was built originally of stone over 14 years during the Indo-Thai joint effort.

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