What does the 'Reclining Buddha' posture signify?

It represents the Buddha in his final illness, entering the state of Mahaparinirvana—the end of the cycle of rebirth.

Buddhist Holy Sites

UPSC Archival Analysis

The Mahaparinirvana Temple, signifying the place of Buddha's death, is located in Kushinagar, Uttar Pradesh.

Exam Year

2015

Evidence Source

ID: HIS_ANC_2015_137 Ref: Standard Educational Reference