Q. The Sawl Bhanjika Moksha Devi idol discovered in Bihar during an excavation at Rampur Balu Ghat is associated with which religion or culture?
Answer:
Buddhism
Notes: The Sawl Bhanjika Moksha Devi idol discovered during an excavation at Rampur Balu Ghat, near the Kiul river in Lakhisarai district, Bihar, is closely associated with Buddhism. This Ashtadhatu (an alloy of eight metals) statue is believed to be from the Kushan period and is around two thousand years old. It sheds significant light on Bihar's rich historical and cultural heritage.