Gaja Vallivari Cheruvu is one of the ancient ponds in the history of Helapuri town (the ancient name of Eluru city). During the Chalukyan period, elephants used to drink water from this pond. Eluru is the former capital of the Vengi Dynasty. Between 11A.D.[1]
| Buddha Statue of Eluru | |
|---|---|
_9.jpg) Standing Buddha in abhya mudra | |
| Location | Eluru, India |
| Coordinates | 16°42′30″N 81°06′45″E / 16.70833°N 81.11250°E |
| Height | 74 feet |
| Dedicated | 5 May 2013 |
| Governing body | Eluru Municipal Corporation |
.svg)  Location of Buddha Statue in Eluru | |
Buddha statue
editA magnificent 74 feet[2] Buddha statue was constructed in the middle of the pond named Gajjalavari Cheruvu,[3] and a painting gallery was also created to spread the Buddha’s teachings. The pedestal is decorated with famous Amaravathi sculptures along the footbridge railings up to the statue. It was opened by Nallari Kiran Kumar Reddy, who served as the Last Chief Minister of United Andhra Pradesh.[4]
See also
editReferences
edit- ^ "Buddha Park History". Buddha Park History ~ BUDDHA PARK - ELURU. 12 June 2013. Retrieved 2 June 2019.
- ^ "Infotainment for schoolchildren". The Hindu. 12 May 2014. ISSN 0971-751X. Retrieved 2 June 2019.
- ^ Nagaraja, G. (4 May 2013). "Gajjalavari Cheruvu set to turn into a Buddhist centre". The Hindu. ISSN 0971-751X. Retrieved 2 June 2019.
- ^ Karan, Ram (25 October 2015). "Buddhist motifs for Brand Amaravati". The Hindu. ISSN 0971-751X. Retrieved 2 June 2019.