Made of 5500 kg gold, the purity level of gold in different parts of this statue is different.
The world’s largest solid gold Buddha statue is often seen on social media. Do you know in which country it is? It is called Golden Buddha which is in Thailand. It is three meters high and weighs 5500 kg. Made of 5500 kg gold, the purity level of gold in different parts of this statue is different. For example, the hair and braid are made from 99 percent pure gold.
Know how old the statue of Golden Buddha of Thailand is, how its secret was revealed and what is its religious and historical significance.
When was the construction done?
The body of this 3 meter high statue is made of about 40% pure gold. It is said that this statue was built during the Sukhothai period between the 13th and 15th centuries. To protect it during the Burma invasion, it was covered with plaster so that it looked like a normal clay statue and could be protected from the invaders. However, when its secret was revealed in 1955, the whole world was shocked.
It was said that clay Buddha
It is claimed that Buddhist art was in its golden age during the Sukhothai Empire. Therefore this statue was completely cast from gold. For years, it was considered a clay Buddha and saved as a heritage. In 1955, a plan was made to shift it to Wat Trimit Temple in Bangkok, but due to a mistake its secret was revealed.
The Golden Buddha is also called the religious treasure of Thailand.
such a secret revealed
In the year 1955, when it was being taken to be kept in the new temple, a part of it accidentally broke and the secret of the gold statue inside was revealed. After this the world came to know its real identity. This statue is of Lord Buddha in meditation posture.
The face of Buddha sitting in meditation posture looks calm. The eyes are downcast and there is a slight smile on the face. There are golden curls on the hair and jewel-like shine on the forehead. It is said to be a symbol of knowledge, compassion and inner peace.Every year millions of people from all over the world reach Thailand to see the meditation posture of Buddha. The statue of the Golden Buddha is called the religious treasure of Thailand.
It has become a symbol of Thailand’s rich culture and devotion to Buddhism. It has been recognized by Guinness World Records as the world’s largest solid gold Buddha statue. Gold is considered a symbol of the sacred knowledge, peace and immortality of Lord Buddha.
The importance of this statue is much greater. It is a symbol of Thailand’s cultural heritage and artistic mastery. It attracts thousands of tourists who come to admire its beauty and understand its historical importance.The story of its hiddenness and accidental discovery astounds tourists, revealing the story of Thailand’s history.
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