Large-scale Buddha statue complex at Khmer pagoda in An Giang

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The 100m-long reclining Buddha entering Nirvana at Serey Meang Kol Sa Kor Pagoda. (Photo: Thanh Sang – VNA)
Intricately carved bas-reliefs of the sacred Naga serpent line the walkways throughout the pagoda grounds. (Photo: Thanh Sang – VNA)
Inside the main hall, two rows of towering columns support the roof, creating a spacious and airy atmosphere. The walls and ceiling are adorned with elaborate bas-reliefs and vividly colored murals depicting the life of the Buddha, from his birth to his spiritual journey toward enlightenment. (Photo: Thanh Sang – VNA)
An elaborately crafted bas-relief portraying the Buddha’s path to enlightenment decorates the walls of the main hall. (Photo: Thanh Sang – VNA)
The 27m-high seated meditation statue of Shakyamuni Buddha stands prominently amid the serene surroundings of Serey Meang Kol Sa Kor Pagoda in An Giang province. (Photo: Thanh Sang – VNA)
The 100m-long reclining Buddha statue entering Nirvana at Serey Meang Kol Sa Kor Pagoda in An Giang province. (Photo: Thanh Sang – VNA)
Visitors are greeted at the entrance to the main hall by an impressive 10m-high standing Buddha statue. (Photo: Thanh Sang – VNA)
The seated meditation statue of Shakyamuni Buddha is one of the most striking highlights of Serey Meang Kol Sa Kor Pagoda in An Giang province. (Photo: Thanh Sang – VNA)
The 27m-high seated meditation statue of Shakyamuni Buddha at Serey Meang Kol Sa Kor Pagoda in An Giang province. (Photo: Thanh Sang – VNA)
Serey Meang Kol Sa Kor Pagoda is a distinctive cultural and spiritual destination in An Giang province. (Photo: Thanh Sang – VNA)
Large-scale Buddha statue complex at Khmer pagoda in An Giang
Serey Meang Kol Sa Kor Pagoda (Vinh Thanh Pagoda) in An Chau commune in the Mekong delta province of An Giang is home to a remarkable complex of giant Buddha statues, featuring architecture deeply rooted in Khmer Theravada Buddhist culture.