Buddha Image for Tuesday Reclining Buddha
Left arm along the body, right arm serves as a pillow with the hand supporting the head.
Story
The giant Asurindarahu wanted to see the Buddha. But he was unwilling to bow before the Buddha. The Buddha, while lying down, presented himself as much larger than the giant. He then showed the giant the realm of heaven with heavenly figures all larger than the giant. After all this Asurindarahu, the giant, was humbled, and made his obeisance to the Buddha before leaving.
Images at Phra Pathom chedi, on Pathom province
his father at Kapilavastu. In the morning the Buddha went out to receive alms in the city.