Topics Covered: Indian culture will cover the salient aspects of Art Forms Literature and Architecture from ancient to modern times On Buddha Jayanti (May 26), India’s largest statue of the Reclining Buddha was to have been installed at the Buddha International Welfare Mission temple in Bodh Gaya. The ceremony has been put off due to Covid-19 restrictions what does the statue of Reclining Buddha represent A reclining Buddha statue or image represents the Buddha during his last illness Parinirvana is the stage of great salvation after death that can only be attained by enlightened souls The Reclining Buddha was first depicted in Gandhara art which began in the period between 50 BC and 75 AD and peaked during the Kushana period from the first to the fifth centuries AD Please note that the Buddha was against idol worship Statues of Reclining Buddha outside India: Reclining postures are more prevalent in Thailand and other parts of South East Asia Discuss the relevance of Buddha and his thoughts today Sources: Indian Express. Google Map+ Google Map+ Google Map+ Google Map+ Google Map+ Google Map+ Insights IAS: Simplifying UPSC IAS Exam Preparation Contact Us: Call us at 080 69405205 (toll-free) Don't miss out on this amazing opportunity to participate in the Scholarship Test!