In which of the following states of India is Chethiyagiri Vihara festival celebrated?

Correct option is C

The correct answer is (c) Madhya Pradesh.
· The Chethiyagiri Vihara festival is celebrated in Sanchi, Madhya Pradesh.
· This festival is significant in Buddhism and attracts devotees from around the world. It is celebrated at the Chethiyagiri Vihara monastery, which houses sacred relics of Sariputta and Mahamoggallana, two of the Buddha's closest disciples.
· The relics are displayed for public veneration during this festival, making it a key event for Buddhist pilgrims.
Additional Information:
· Sanchi is a well-known Buddhist pilgrimage site, famous for its stupas, especially the Great Stupa, which dates back to the Mauryan period under Emperor Ashoka.
· Significance of Relics: The relics of Sariputta and Mahamoggallana were discovered in 1851 at the Sanchi Stupa and are preserved in the Chethiyagiri Vihara monastery. The festival gives devotees a rare opportunity to pay homage to these relics.