Consider the following statements regarding lsquo Mahamokshaparishad rsquo 1 It was a festival patro...........

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Consider the following statements regarding ‘Mahamokshaparishad’:

1. It was a festival patronized by Ashoka.

2. It was held every five years at Prayag.

3. Lord Shiva, Ganesha, Surya and Buddha were worshipped and 4th day was kept for donations.

Which of the above statements are correct?

1&2 only

2&3 only

1&3 only

All of the above

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Explanation:

Mahamoksha Parishad or Allahabad Assembly
Harshavardhana organised a conference known as Maha Moksha Parishad at Prayag which comes once in five years. Hiuen Tsang was invited to this council. The council went on for 75 days. He gave donations to poor people of all religions. In this council the procession of Buddha’s idol along with that of Shiva and Surya were taken.
The fourth day was kept for donations.
Note: Harshavardhan was a follower of Shiva and Buddha Both. He was a Shaivite and later converted to Buddhist by Huin Tsang.