The Idol has become the cynosure of passersby attracting stop-overs
A view of Buddha statue at Belum caves in Kurnool district. - DECCAN CHRONICLE
kurnool: The 40-foot Buddha statue built at Belum caves by Andhra Pradesh Tourism Development Corporation (APTDC) at a cost of Rs10 lakhs has become the cynosure of pass-ersby attracting stop-overs. The statue was thr-own open to the public in 2005.“The Buddha statue has become a landmark, passing buses and vehicles stop here and the travelers shoot photographs. The statue has helped a little in increasing the footfalls to Belum caves and gave some impetus to its publicity,” said A. M.V. Kumar, unit manager Belum caves.
The statue is located near Kolimigundla village and bypass road leads to Tadipatri.
Vehicle moving on the Tadipatri road enjoy a terrific view of the statue.Financial consultant of APTDC office in Kurnool said, “The statue has beautified the place and added to its aesthetics. There is a play area for children, accommodation and a restaurant.”
Including the height of the pedestal on wh-ich the statue is perc-hed and the lotus surrounding the base of the statue, it measures 60 foot. There is a big round room in lotus but not in good condition. The doors which once guarded that room no longer exist.“The room inside the lotus was envisaged to house a rock museum. It was planned to showcase local rocks, minerals and meteorites. But the plan never took off,” said A .M.V. Kumar.
( Source : dc correspondent )
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