Gal Vihara -Polonnaruwa

Another view of the Statues of Gal Vihara at Polonnaruwa. The standing figure some 23 feet (7 meters) high is believed to represent Arahath Ananda, Lord Buddha's favorite deciple. The reclining statue, some 46 feet (14 meters) is believed to be that of Lord Buddha at the moment of his entry into parinibbana (death)