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Which famous tree in Anuradhapura is believed to be a branch of the original tree in Bodh Gaya, India?

  • The Jaya Sri Maha Bodhi

  • The Peepul Tree

  • The Banyan Tree

  • The Sacred Barnawa Tree

Answer

The Jaya Sri Maha Bodhi is a sacred fig tree (Ficus religiosa) in Anuradhapura, Sri Lanka, that is believed to be a sapling of the tree under which the Buddha attained enlightenment in Bodh Gaya, India. The tree is considered sacred by Buddhists, and is one of the most important religious sites in Sri Lanka.
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