Avukaa statue is located in the north-central province of Sri Lanka. Avukana statue is a standing statue of the Buddha. It is situated near kekirawa. This avukana statue has a height of more than 40 feet. It was carved out of a large granite rock face.
It shows a variation of the abhaya mudra. Avukana statue was carved during the 5th century. Avukana statue is an interesting place for Buddhists. Many devotees go to worship avukana statue.
[envira-gallery id=”5534″]Many tourists also go to worship avukana statue. This statue has a height of more than 12m. the closely worn robe in avukana statue is elaborately carved. This is a historical valuable place in Sri Lanka.