Sasseruwa Buddha statue

Sasseruwa Buddha statue

    Sasseruwa Buddha statue (also called Resvehera) is located in the village of Kudakatnoruwa at Meegalewa. According to the legend, a competition between a stone sculpting Guru (master) and Gola (pupil) had resulted in the two statues. The master sculptured the Avukana statue, while the pupil at Sasseruwa. Sasseruwa statue is carved into a rectangular frame in the rock boulder without the head decoration. It stands 11.14 m in height.

    Sasseruwa Buddha statue (also called Resvehera) is located in the village of Kudakatnoruwa at Meegalewa. According to the legend, a competition between a stone sculpting Guru (master) and Gola (pupil) had resulted in the two statues. The master sculptured the Avukana statue, while the pupil at Sasseruwa. Sasseruwa statue is carved into a rectangular frame in the rock boulder without the head decoration. It stands 11.14 m in height.