Abhaya Buddha Statue is in Eluru Buddha Park located in the West Godavari district of Andhra Pradesh. A magnificent 74 feet statue of Lord Buddha in Abhaya Mudra posture was constructed in the middle of the pond named ‘Gajjalavari Cheruvu’. Gajjalavari Cheruvu is one of the ancient ponds in the history of Helapuri town. During the Chalukyan period elephants used to drink water in this pond. A painting gallery was also created to spread the teachings of Lord Buddha. The pedestal to reach the statue is decorated with famous Amaravathi sculptures along the railings of the foot bridge.
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