Buddhism is one of the most popular religions all over the world. Having originated in the Indian subcontinent back in the 5th and 6th centuries BC by Gautam Buddha, Buddhism spread across Asia and is a dominant religion in countries like Japan, Thailand, Burma, Cambodia, Nepal, Sri Lanka and Tibet. The teachings of the Buddha have gained widespread popularity due to globalization making it one of the major religions in the world. The popularity of Buddhism has been one of the reasons for many queries and curiosity regarding the Buddha. One of the most frequently asked queries is about Buddha statues. This is because not all Buddha statues are the same; different Buddha statues have different shapes, sizes, different gestures or mudras and styles of presentation. These variations are not just for the sake of decorations but they hold certain meanings and origins as per the teachings of the Buddha.