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Who is said to have both been born and shed his body on the Vaishakha Purnima day?

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Chaitanya Mahaprabhu
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Mahavira
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Shankaracharya
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Gautam Buddha
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The correct option is C Gautam Buddha
Gautam Buddha an Indian Philosopher, religious teacher and the founder of Buddhism took birth in 563 BCE and died in 483 BCE. Buddha Purnima marks birth, enlightenment and death anniversary of Gautam Buddha. Buddha Purnima is celebrated on full moon day of Vaishakha, a month in Hindu Calandar. It is believed that Gautam Buddha was born and left the world on the same day after living for 80 years.

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