Bihar’s Kesaria Buddha stupa waterlogged

Subject: Culture

Context: Kesaria Buddha stupa is waterlogged following floods after heavy rainfall in the catchment areas of river Gandak in Nepal.

Concept:

Kesaria Buddha Stupa:

Kesaria Buddha Stupa is a nationally protected stupa. ASI has declared it a protected monument.
Its first construction is dated to the 3rd century BCE.
The original Kesaria stupa is said to date back to the time of emperor Ashoka (circa 250 BCE) as the remains of an Ashokan pillar was discovered there.
It is regarded as the largest Buddhist stupa in the world and has been drawing tourists from across several Buddhist countries.
The stupa is in the east Champaran district of Bihar.
East and West Champaran districts share their borders with Nepal in many places.