Bihar’s Kesaria Buddha stupa waterlogged

  • July 12, 2021
  • Posted by: OptimizeIAS Team
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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.
Bihar’s Kesaria Buddha stupa waterlogged Culture