A monk approaches the Aukana Buddha Sri Lanka with an offering of temple flowers
The Aukana Buddha was carved along with another at Sasseruwa in the fifth century when Buddhism was drawing the Singalese together as a kingdom Nearby the massive Kela Wewa tank was being constructed The Aukana Buddha s right hand is in the gesture of giving the blessing its right is lifting its robe as a symbol of reincarnation It is regarded as a significant work of art The site includes a school
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