Banganga River (Kapilvastu, Nepal) Explained

Banganga River is a trans-boundary river flowing from Arghakhanchi district of Nepal to Banganga, Kapilvastu in Nepal and mets at Ganges in Uttar Pradesh, India. It crosses the border at Jugdihawa.^[1] The river is of religious importance for Buddhist pilgrims. The kingdom of Kapilavastu (Tilaurakot), the palace of Gautama Buddha, lies in the bank of the river. It is believed that, when Buddha left his palace to seek knowledge, he rode his horse along the bank of this river.^{[2] [3]}

Biodiversity

About 29 species of fishes resides in the river. Among them, Order Siluriformes is the most dominant species followed by Cypriniformes, Perciformes and others.^[4]

See also

• List of rivers of Nepal

Notes and References

1. Web site: Durham (UK). authorCorporate:University of. The Greater Lumbini Area religious and archaeological sites. 2022-07-31. 2018.
2. Web site: Lumbini Development Trust- Birthplace of Buddha, Historical Place of Nepal, The World Heritage SiteLumbini Development Trust. 2022-07-31.
3. Book: Tecpress Service. 978-974-87344-0-8. Majupuria. Trilok Chandra. Majupuria. Indra. Holy Places of Buddhism in Nepal & India: A Guide to Sacred Places in Buddha's Lands : with 75 Coloured, 71 Black/white Pictures, 132 Line-drawings and 75 Maps. 1987.
4. Prakash S. A survey of fish fauna of Banganga River, Shohratgarh, Siddharthnagar, UP.