Sangahmitra brought a branch of Mahabodhi tree in Sri Lanka - Art & Culture

Q.  Modi offered prayers at Mahabodhi tree in Sri Lanka, the tree which grew from the branch of the Bodhi tree in Bodh Gaya. Who amongst the following brought its branch to Srilanka?
- Published on 04 Apr 15

a. Sangahmitra
b. Ashoka
c. Gautamiputra Satakarni
d. Devi

ANSWER: Sangahmitra
 
Sanghmitra and Mahendra, Ashoka's children went to Srilanka for propagation of Buddhism with the Bodhi tree and planted in Anuradhapura which still survives, is also celebrated every year on the Full Moon day of December as "Uduvapa Poya" or "Uposatha Poya" and "Sanghamitra Day" by Theravada Buddhists in Sri Lanka.

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