Chaitanya Mahaprabhu, ascetic Hindu monk and social reformer of 16th century, was from which of the following States?

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The correct answer is West Bengal.

Key Points

Chaitanya Mahaprabhu was born on 18 February 1486 in Nabadwip, West Bengal, which is currently in India.
He is considered an incarnation of Lord Krishna by his followers and is a revered figure in the Gaudiya Vaishnavism tradition.
Chaitanya Mahaprabhu's teachings emphasize the importance of devotional worship (bhakti) of Krishna through the chanting of the Hare Krishna mantra.
He played a significant role in the Bengal Renaissance and influenced various social and religious reforms during his time.

Additional Information

Gaudiya Vaishnavism: A tradition of Vaishnavism (worship of Vishnu) that was propagated by Chaitanya Mahaprabhu and emphasizes the worship of Krishna.
Hare Krishna Movement: Also known as the International Society for Krishna Consciousness (ISKCON), it was founded in 1966 by A.C. Bhaktivedanta Swami Prabhupada, drawing inspiration from Chaitanya Mahaprabhu's teachings.
Bhakti Yoga: A spiritual practice within Hinduism focusing on loving devotion towards a personal god, popularized by Chaitanya Mahaprabhu.
Nabadwip: The birthplace of Chaitanya Mahaprabhu, it is a prominent pilgrimage site for his followers and is located in the Nadia district of West Bengal.
Bengal Renaissance: A socio-cultural and religious reform movement in the 19th and early 20th centuries in Bengal, influenced by figures like Chaitanya Mahaprabhu, Raja Ram Mohan Roy, and others.