Statue of Shakyamuni Buddha (Buddha Dordenma)

Colossal golden Buddha statue seated atop golden plinth, surrounded by terrace decorated with deity statues

Statue of Shakyamuni Buddha (Buddha Dordenma)

Location
Thimphu, Bhutan
Date
2015
Material
concrete base with gilded bronze body
Dimensions
height 177 ft. (53.9 m)
Photo Credit
photograph by Amy Holmes-Tagchungdarpa

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