Public Obeisance: Pilgrims throng Maravijaya Buddha image

The gala ceremonies on consecration of Maravijaya Buddha image which is the World’s Highest Sitting Marble Buddha image built at the Buddha Park in Dekkhina Thiri Township of Union Territory Nay Pyi Taw, hoisting golden umbrellas atop the Marble Plaque Chamber cetis and libation ceremony were held on a grand manner on 1st August, the full moon day of 2nd Waso.

People have been allowed to pay obeisance to Maravijiya Buddha image in the Buddha Park and pagodas as well as to observe lake, repositories, Thudhamma public rest houses, bridge, park, water fountain square, Maravijaya monastery, Agga Dhipati Sasana Beikman, and marble plaque chamber cetis starting from Tuesday morning.

Religious buildings including the marble plaque chamber cetis in the Buddha Park were crowded with pilgrims. Well-wishers also donated fruit biryani to the monks and people from all parts of the country who made pilgrimage there. It is learnt that Maravijaya Buddha Image will be opened for public obeisance from 8th to 16th August at 6 am to 8 pm with free of charge.