Name: Maligawila Buddha Statue
Address: Moneragala, Sri Lanka, LK

Maligawila Buddha Statue is a place of worship, located at Moneragala, Sri Lanka. Visit their website www.lanka.at for more detailed information.

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Anonymous

29 August 2018

The Maligawila Buddha statue is a standing statue of the Buddha in Sri Lanka and has been carved out of a large limestone rock during the 7th century by a prince named Agrabodhi. It is the tallest free-standing ancient statue of the Buddha found in the country. It was broken into a number of pieces by the time it was found in 1951. The Maligawila Buddha statue is located close to the village of Maligawila in the Moneragala District of the Uva Province in Sri Lanka.

It has been carved from a single large limestone rock, and is considered to be the tallest ancient free-standing image in Sri Lanka, with a height of 37 feet and 10 inches. Along with the Buddha statues of Avukana and Buduruwagala, the Maligawila Buddha statue is considered one of the best examples of the standing image of the Buddha of ancient Sri Lanka. It bears a close resemblance to the Avukana statue, and depicts the same Asisa Mudra, a variation of the Abhaya Mudra depicting that The Buddha clutches the robe at the left shoulder, while the right hand is raised to the right shoulder.
Anonymous

27 August 2018

Very nice to see.
Anonymous

16 August 2018

Great work by ancient and great restoring by former president R Premadasa
Anonymous

25 May 2018

Maligawila Buddha statue is a popular attraction for both local and foreign tourists.
however the monastery complex where its situated is not explored by many as there is no enough publicity . The complex which is dating back to 667 AD built by the King Aggabodhi.

The complex is said to be 400 acres of land. entire extend is not excavated and large part is jungle. you will feel that you are jungle trekking.

Ruins of monastery is also looks neglected and seems to be not properly excavated in comparison to Buddha statue and Bodhisathva statue. However it will be very interesting for you if you are a history and archi buff.
Anonymous

05 May 2018

Ancient place in Sri Lanka
Anonymous

30 April 2018

Tallest(37-10”) free standing ancient Buddha statue found in the country. Thought to be done by a prince called Aggabodhi from Ruhunu Kingdom in the 7th century.
Monument was found fallen and broken in to pieces in 1950s.
In late 80’s -1991 a local engineering team was able to raise this statue and restore it back to the ancient glory.
There has been an image house surrounding this gigantic statue.
Anonymous

28 April 2018

Maligawila buddha statue is carved out of a single lime stone rock and stands about 4.5 meters high. According to the ancient chronicals Chulawansa the statue was built in the 7th by a prince name Agfa bodhisattva from Ruhuna.
The statue depicts the "Warada Mudrawa" by Gauthama Buddha's. The standing buddha cluthes the robe at the left shoulder, while the right hand is raised to the right shoulder.
Anonymous

14 April 2018

Maligawila Buddha statue is located in Buttala-Okkampitiya road.About 15 km from Buttala.This was built during 667 AD by King Aggabodhi.
This is the tallest free standing Buddha statue in Sri Lanka
Anonymous

29 January 2018

Maligawila is remote village in the Moneragala District which lies about 15 kilometers off the Buttala town towards Okkampitiya. In 1951, a massive Buddha Statue broken in to pieces was discovered in the Jungles of Maligawila. The statue was further damaged by treasure hunters.

An attempt was made in 1974 to raise this statue and failed. But in 1980, then President Ranasinge Premadasa assigned a local engineering team who was was able to raise this statue and restore it back to the ancient glory.

Maligawila Buddha Statue is carved out of a single limestone rock and stands about 14.5 metres high. This is the tallest free standing buddha image in the ancient Sri Lanka.

According to the ancient chronicle Chulavamsa, the statue was built in the 7th century by a prince named Aggabodhi from Ruhuna. It mentions that he built a temple named Pathma Vihara, and also constructed a great statue of the Buddha there.
Anonymous

15 January 2018

Maligawila Buddha statue is a popular attraction for both local and foreign tourists.
however the monastery complex where its situated is not explored by many as there is no enough publicity . The complex which is dating back to 667 AD built by the King Aggabodhi.

The complex is said to be 400 acres of land. entire extend is not excavated and large part is jungle. you will feel that you are jungle trekking.

Ruins of monastery is also looks neglected and seems to be not properly excavated in comparison to Buddha statue and Bodhisathva statue. However it will be very interesting for you if you are a history and archi buff
Anonymous

09 January 2018

This is the tallest free standing ancient Statue of the buddha found in the country. Which has been carved out of a large limestone rock during the 7th century by a prince named Aggabodhi.
Anonymous

02 January 2018

Sri Lanka's tallest free-standing buddha statue which was made by a Lime stone.this magnificent monument was build around 7th Century by the prince Aggabodhi.
Bodhisathwa statue showcase the brilliance of ancient Sri Lankan artistic.
Road from the main road to Maligawila temple is 14Km and all distance is carpet road.
Parling facilities availabke at thevtemple premises and there you can buy flowers,ornaments, and fruits from villegers.
Do not buy sweets from there becouse locals buy them from wholesale oulets and repack them therefore the quality and the expiry dates are not trustfull and accurate.
Anonymous

27 December 2017

Good place, Best Buddha statue in Monaragala District, Bulid by B.C 7th century,
Anonymous

08 November 2017

Great Chicago style hot dogs I recommend Macy's mall for the kids.
Anonymous

11 October 2017

There are beautiful status and environment.
Anonymous

04 June 2017

Ancient buddha statue and bodhisattva statue in hear.this place is very beautiful .
Anonymous

19 March 2017

Considered to be the largest free-standing (not carved out of the rock face, but erected on its own) Buddha statue in the country, the Maligawila Buddha Statue has been carved out of limestone in the 7th century by prince Aggabodhi. It is a calm, peaceful and Majestic site to visit.
Anonymous

25 February 2017

largest standalone rock Buddha's statue in sri lanka
Anonymous

05 January 2017

This place have very important historical value accomplish with buddhism religion.
Anonymous

11 October 2016

Ancient Buddha statue. this was fully covered with the forest 30 years back. Views are Great.
Absolutely beautiful place.. Spiritual feel will there all over