Great Buddha Statue
महान बुद्ध प्रतिमा
A 25-meter seated Buddha in meditation pose, built in 1989 by Japan’s Daijokyo temple and consecrated by the Dalai Lama. It is Bodh Gaya’s most striking landmark.
The Great Buddha Statue stands about 25 m tall, including its base, and is built of sandstone and red granite. It was initiated in 1989 by Japan’s Daijokyo temple, and the 14th Dalai Lama presided over its consecration. The Buddha is seated in meditation posture, flanked by ten standing statues of the Buddha’s disciples. The grounds are clean and peaceful. Admission is free. It is about a 15-minute walk from the Mahabodhi Temple, and you can combine it with nearby Japanese, Thai, and Bhutanese temples on a walking tour.
Opening hours
7:00 am–12:00 pm, 2:00–6:00 pm
Nearby sights
- Indosan Nipponji Temple
- Wat Thai Buddhagaya
- Archaeological Museum, Bodh Gaya
- Tibetan Temple (Namgyal Monastery area)
- Mahabodhi Temple
- Bodhi Tree & Vajrasana
- Tergar Monastery
- Royal Bhutan Monastery