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Which of the following is the largest Stupa in India?

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SSC Stenographer 2023 Previous Year Paper (13-Oct-2023) (Shift 3)
The correct answer is

Kesariya Stupa

The correct answer is Kesariya Stupa.

 Key Points

  • Kesariya Stupa:-
    • It is located in Kesariya, Champaran district of Bihar, India. It is the tallest Buddhist stupa in India, standing at a height of 104 feet (32 meters). 
    • The stupa dates back to the 3rd century BCE and was built during the Mauryan Empire in northern India.
    • The stupa was originally 70 feet (21 meters) tall, but it has been renovated several times in later centuries.
    • The stupa has a globular base divided into seven stages around it. Each stage is painted a different color, and each stage is adorned with numerous sculptures of Buddhist gods and goddesses.

  Additional Information

  • Sanchi Stupa:-
    • It is a Buddhist monument located in Madhya Pradesh, India.
    • It is one of the oldest stone structures in India, and was originally commissioned by the Mauryan emperor Ashoka the Great in the 3rd century BCE.
    • The stupa is a hemispherical structure that contains the relics of the Buddha.
    • It is surrounded by four gateways, each of which is decorated with intricate carvings. The Sanchi Stupa is a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
  • Maha Stupa:-
    • It is a Buddhist monument located in Anuradhapura, Sri Lanka.
    • It is one of the largest stupas in the world, and is said to contain the relics of the Buddha.
    • The Maha Stupa was built in the 3rd century BCE, and was later rebuilt and enlarged several times. The stupa is a symbol of the power and importance of Buddhism in Sri Lanka.
  • Shanti Stupa:-
    • It is a Buddhist monument located in Rajagiri, India. It was built in 1963 by the Japanese monk Nichidatsu Fujii as a symbol of peace.
    • The stupa is made of white marble and has a gold-plated spire.
    • The Shanti Stupa is a popular tourist destination, and is also a place of pilgrimage for Buddhists from around the world.
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