Ras Vehera
| statue, buddhist temple
Sri Lanka /
Matale /
Dambulla /
World
/ Sri Lanka
/ Matale
/ Dambulla
World / Sri Lanka / Kurunegala
statue, buddhist temple

This is a colossal statue of Buddha lying close the famous Awkana statue, but not as popular. This statue is called Ras Vehera as well as Sasuruwa (or Sas-seruwa). The height of this statue is recorded as 39 feet 3 inches but according to the chief priest there its height is 42 feet 4 inches. The statue depicts the Abhaya Mudra ( freedom from fear). Like the Awkana the robe of the Buddha is clinging to the body but the final finishes doesn't seems to have been done.
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Coordinates: 7°59'37"N 80°25'0"E
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