Question

Which Buddhist site is situated on the bank of River Niranjana?
1. Lumbini
2. BodhGaya
3. Sarnath
4. Lalanda

Answer 1

Correct Answer - Option 2 : BodhGaya

The correct answer is BodhGaya.

• The famous Buddhist site located in Bihar, BodhGaya is situated on the banks of the Niranjana River.

• It is also called Falgu River.
• According to Buddhist beliefs, Mahatma Buddha attained enlightenment in the village of Uruvela on the banks of the Niranjana River and was called Tathagata.
• The peepal tree under which knowledge was attained in Uruvela is called the Bodhi tree.
• Lumbini is located in Nepal, Kushinagar and Sarnath are located in Uttar Pradesh.