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Buddhist Shrine – Konerippakkam

This newly constructed Buddha shrine features a Buddha figure on a broken pillar at the entrance, which was salvaged from a nearby site excavated for house construction. Inside the sanctum, there is a Buddha figure, a bell, and a plate for ritual worship. A portrait of Bodhi Dharma, donated by a Korean devotee, is displayed […]

Buddhist Shrine – Bodhi Nagar

This new Buddha shrine was established by Ven. Divyananda of the Mahamuni Society to honor the monastic tradition that flourished in Kanchipuram two thousand years ago. It features a Bodhi tree and a flagstaff nearby. The surrounding wall is constructed in a style reminiscent of Sanchi. Inside the shrine is a Buddha statue sculpted at […]

Buddha Statues in Karukkinil Amarndha Amman Temple

Two Buddha images are located inside the temple premises. One statue has its hand in the Bhu-Sparsha Mudra, while the other has both hands in the Yoga Mudra pose. The origins of these idols within the temple are unclear. Some scholars suggest that the temple may have originally been a Buddhist Tara Devi shrine before […]

Buddha Statue in Sivakanchi Police Station Premise

The Buddha statue was discovered near the Ekambara Nathar temple and was subsequently placed within the premises of the Sivakanchi Police Station. Observing its neglected condition, Inspector General of Police W.I. Dewaram had it properly installed in 1992. The statue is now well-maintained under a small roof, with both hands positioned in the Yoga Mudra […]

Buddha Statue – Subbaraya Mudaliar School Ground

This is a large lithic structure featuring a Buddha in a Yoga Mudra pose. The origins of how the statue came to be on the school premises are unknown. Location Behind SSKV Higher Secondary School for Girls   Religion               : Buddhism