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Prayer hall from Buddhist tradition
A chaitya, chaitya hall, chaitya-griha, (Sanskrit:Caitya; Pāli: Cetiya) refers to a shrine, sanctuary, temple or prayer hall in Indian religions. The term
Chaitya
Resting place of Babasaheb Ambedkar
Chaitya Bhoomi, also written as Chaityabhoomi (IAST: Caityabhūmī, Officially: Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar Chaityabhoomi Memorial) is a Buddhist chaitya and
Chaitya_Bhoomi
Buddhist stupa in Sri Lanka
The Somawathiya Chaitya or Somawathiya Vihara(Sinhala: සෝමාවතිය චෛත්ය, Tamil: சோமாவதி சைத்தியம்) is a Buddhist temple located in the Polonnaruwa region
Somawathiya_Chaitya
The Kalutara Chaitya is a Stupa (buddhist shrine) located immediately south of the Kalutara Bridge in the Kalutara District of Sri Lanka. It is one of
Kalutara_Chaitya
Ancient Buddhist caves in India
best-known because of the famous "Grand Chaitya" (Cave 8), the largest and most completely preserved chaitya hall of the period, containing unusual quantities
Karla_Caves
Buddhist cave monuments in Maharashtra, India
Ajanta Caves constitute ancient monasteries (Viharas) and worship-halls (Chaityas) of different Buddhist traditions carved into a 75-metre (246 ft) wall
Ajanta_Caves
Ancient Buddhist caves in India
some of the caves have crumbled and are damaged. Out of the 14, four are chaityas (one housing votive stupas, one apsidal and single-cell) and the rest are
Pitalkhora
Ancient Buddhist and Jain caves in India
Maharashtra, India. Most of the caves are viharas except for Cave 18 which is a chaitya of the 1st century BCE. The style of some of the elaborate pillars or columns
Nasik_Caves
Buddhist cave having rock-cut architecture
living, studying, and meditating. The larger caves, which functioned as chaityas, or halls for congregational worship, are lined with intricately carved
Kanheri_Caves
Buddhist place of worship
surrounded by oceans, lesser mountains and a huge wall. A Chaitya, Chaitya hall or Chaitya-griha refers to a shrine, sanctuary, temple or prayer hall
Buddhist_temple
Group of Buddhist rock-cut monuments in Maharashtra, India
They are marked by a profusion of decorative gavaksha or chaitya arch motifs. Cave 7, the chaitya hall, is reached by a long narrow passage into the rock
Bedse_Caves
Buddhist Stupa in Kathmandu, Nepal
Kaathe Swayambhu Shree Gha Chaitya (Nepali:काठे स्वयम्भु श्री घ: चैत्य) is a miniature replica of Swayambhunath. It was built around 1650AD and is one
Kaathe_Swyambhu
Cave group in Maharashtra, India
Rajmachi village. The cave has only one inscription on the front of the Chaitya, which gives information about donors. About 14 km (8.7 mi) from the Karjat
Kondana_Caves
Buddhist caves in Junnar, India
south and are numbered serially from east to west. Caves 6 and 14 are chaitya-grihas (chapels), while the rest are viharas (dwellings for monks). The
Lenyadri
Cave complex in Maharashtra, India
one of their significant features. The most prominent excavation is its chaitya (or chaityagrha – Cave XII), a good example of the early development of
Bhaja_Caves
Buddhist stupa in Boudha, Kathmandu, Nepal
བྱ་རུང་ཁ་ཤོར།, Wylie: bya rung ka shor), also known as Khasti Chaitya or Khāsa Chaitya, is a stupa and major spiritual landmark seen as the embodiment
Boudha_Stupa
Indian activist, newspaper editor, politician (1912–1977)
full-sized bronze statue of Dr. B. R. Ambedkar. Dr. B. R. Ambedkar's tomb Chaitya Bhoomi memorial work was completed by Yashwant Ambedkar's efforts. He represented
Yashwant_Ambedkar
Motif centred on an arch in Indian rock-cut architecture
the cross-section of a barrel vault. It is called a chaitya arch when used on the facade of a chaitya hall, around the single large window. In later forms
Gavaksha
Buddhist stupa in Anuradhapura, Sri Lanka
The Ruwanweli Maha Seya, also known as the Maha Thupa (lit. 'the Great Thupa'), is a stupa (a hemispherical structure containing relics) in Anuradhapura
Ruwanwelisaya
Buddhist monastery in Butwal, Nepal
Padma Chaitya Vihar is a Buddhist monastery located in Butwal, Nepal. It was established in 1971 BS (1914–1915) when the Newar people came for settlement
Padma_Chaitya_Bihar
Town in Uva Province, Sri Lanka
situated in Buttala Divisional Secretariat, Uva province, Sri Lanka. The Chaitya at Yudaganawa has a circumference of 317 m (1,040 ft) and was initially
Yudaganawa
Indo-Scythian rulers of western and central India (35-415 CE)
Satraps ruler Nahapana. Great Chaitya hall at Karla Hall of the Great Chaitya Cave at Karla (120 CE) Right row of columns Chaitya roof Capitals Donative inscription
Western_Satraps
Caves in Maharashtra, India
The Chaitya-hall on the Manmodi hill is said to belong to the period of the Western Satrap ruler Nahapana, as is the case for the Great Chaitya at Karla
Manmodi_Caves
Ancient rock-cut caves in India with Ashokan inscriptions
entrance to the Lomas Rishi Cave is the earliest survival of the ogee shaped "chaitya arch" or chandrashala that was to be an important feature of Indian rock-cut
Barabar_Caves
Newar Buddhist temple in Nepal
called Janabahaa: and also called Machindra Bahal and less frequently Kanak Chaitya Mahavihar, is one of the few Bahal which have fully fledged storied temple
Jana_bahal
Cave in Maharashtra, India
Manmodi Caves, Shivneri Caves and Lenyadri caves. The cave has circular Chaitya hall surrounded by twelve octagonal pillars around Stupa. These caves are
Tulja_Caves
1964 Nepali film by Hira Singh Khatri
Khatri in his directorial debut. The film is written by Durga Shrestha and Chaitya Devi. Aama was produced by King Mahendra of Nepal under the banner of Information
Aama_(1964_film)
Ancient cave temples in Maharashtra, India
by the 8th-century CE. Notable among the Buddhist caves is Cave 10, a chaitya worship hall called the 'Vishvakarma cave', built around 650 CE. It is
Ellora_Caves
B. R. Ambedkar's birthday, festival and holiday
India. Ambedkar Jayanti processions are carried out by his followers at Chaitya Bhoomi in Mumbai and Deeksha Bhoomi in Nagpur. It is a customary for senior
Ambedkar_Jayanti
Rock-cut Buddhist shrine in Maharashtra, India
Maharashtra. The first reference to the Aurangabad Caves is in the great chaitya of Kanheri Caves. The Aurangabad Caves were dug out of comparatively soft
Aurangabad_Caves
2018 Indian film
Chaitanya "Chaitya" Bhosale Sanket Itankar as Bachchan Nagraj Manjule as Chaitya's father Devika Daftardar as Chaitya's mother Seva Chavan as Chaitya's grandmother
Naal_(film)
Covered passage in a large church
the whole building was circumambulated, often many times. The Buddhist chaitya hall always allowed a path for this, and the Durga temple, Aihole (7th
Ambulatory
left an inscription among the sculpted decorations on the veranda of the Chaitya, mentioning his completion of the cave. The completion of the cave mentioned
Setthi
Rite that should bring persons or property share in divine power or grace
Replica of an image at the Sanchi gate at Chaitya Bhoomi, which shows a devotion scene involving a Buddhist stupa.
Blessing
Domed structure containing Buddhist relics
evolved, leading to high, thin spires. A related architectural term is a chaitya, which is a prayer hall or temple containing a stupa. Stupas may have originated
Stupa
Surya Temple in Gujarat, India
a triangular pediment containing a chaitya-window, known as an udgam. The next projecting band, featuring a chaitya-window and a kirtimukha, is referred
Sun_Temple,_Modhera
Historical city in Uttar Pradesh, India
posts at the corners. Parinirvana Stupa The Parinirvana Stupa (Nirvana Chaitya) is located just behind the Parinirvana Temple. It was excavated by Carlleyle
Kushinagar
Style of building
places to venerate relics (stupas), and shrines or prayer halls (chaityas, also called chaitya grihas), which later came to be called temples in some places
Buddhist_architecture
Caves in Maharashtra state of India
15 caves more to the south-east. Cave 9 of the south-eastern group is a chaitya. Caves in the northwest have been created mainly in the 4th – 5th century
Mahakali_Caves
Cave in Bihar, India
the entrance to the cave is the earliest survival of the ogee shaped "chaitya arch" or chandrashala that was to be an important feature of Indian rock-cut
Lomas_Rishi_Cave
Place in Andhra Pradesh, India
It has a beautiful star atop a stupa, rock cut massive stupas inside chaitya grihas, brick stupas with wheel pattern plan, votive stupas, inscriptions
Srikakulam
Ancient Buddhist site in India
rock-cut part of the site has two Buddhist caves, a chaitya hall and a large group of stupas. The chaitya hall has a rare carved stone entrance replicating
Guntupalli Group of Buddhist Monuments
Guntupalli_Group_of_Buddhist_Monuments
City in Maharashtra, India
south and are numbered serially from east to west. Caves 6 and 14 are chaitya-grihas (chapels), while the rest are viharas (dwellings for monks). The
Junnar
Metropolis in Maharashtra, India
historical city along with its surrounding towns and villages. Aurangabad Caves Chaitya with stupa, Cave IV (4), Aurangabad Caves. Various sculptors next to an
Aurangabad
Neighborhood in Kathmandu in Bagmati Province, Nepal
Kathmandu in Nepal. It is famous for its Licchavi stupa, called the Dhando Chaitya, considered by many historians to be the oldest Buddhist Stupa in the valley
Chabahil
Ancient Buddhist caves in Maharashtra, India
caves are essentially made of viharas or small cells, but there are also chaityas. The caves are scattered on three sides of the west–east-south triangle
Shivneri_Caves
Newari architectural style in Nepal
in Nepal. Newar architecture consists of the pagoda, stupa, shikhara, chaitya and other styles. It is also known for its exquisite craftsmanship. Unique
Newar_architecture
Building in India
architecture, as well as ancient Buddhist architecture, especially the chaitya arches of Ajanta Caves. The overall style of the building remains modernistic
Vigyan_Bhawan
Sanskrit and Pāli term for a residence or monastery, usually Buddhist
Karli Caves, and Kanheri Caves contain several viharas. Some included a chaitya or worship hall nearby. The vihara originated as a shelter for monks when
Vihāra
Ritual of moving around a sacred object
Relief of ancient Indian Buddhists (monks at left, a lay couple at right, statues behind) circumambulating a stupa in a chaitya temple
Circumambulation
Hindu temple in Maharashtra, India
decorated with a chaitya-arch, similar to those found in Buddhist rock-cut architecture. Another known Hindu temple constructed in a Chaitya-style, is the
Trivikrama_Temple
Monument at Nagpur, Maharashtra, India
considered to be of great importance in the life of Ambedkar, the other being Chaitya Bhoomi in Mumbai. Dr. Ambedkar had declared in 1935 that although he was
Deekshabhoomi
District in Maharashtra, India
rule of the Vakatakas. Buddhist "Chaitya Griha" (prayer hall) with a seated Buddha in Cave 26 of the Ajanta Caves. Chaitya with stupa, Cave 4, Aurangabad
Aurangabad district, Maharashtra
Aurangabad_district,_Maharashtra
Building with a circular ground plan
India, a Buddhist pilgrimage site Remains of a circular Chaitya, Tulja Caves Tulja Lena Chaitya, plan and elevation Sanchi depiction of the Mahabodhi Temple
Rotunda
Indian jurist, economist, politician and social reformer (1891–1956)
books. The Ambedkar Memorial at Lucknow is dedicated in his memory. The chaitya consists of monuments showing his biography. Jai Bhim slogan was given
B._R._Ambedkar
Tree in Sri Lanka
Lanka. A Buddhist temple Kalutara Viharaya and a modern Stupa, Kalutara Chaitya are located in close proximity to this sacred fig. One of the most venerated
Kalutara_Bodhiya
v t e Newar people Architecture Chaitya Newar window Pagoda Shikhara Stupa Vihara Castes Bajracharya Bania Chitrakar Dangol Kansakar Maharjan Munankarmi
Newar_window
Structure reserved for religious or spiritual activities
places to venerate relics (stupas), and shrines or prayer halls (chaityas, also called chaitya grihas), which later came to be called temples in some places
Temple
Native ethnic group of Nepal
thousand years. Newar architecture consists of the pagoda, shikhara, stupa, chaitya and other styles. Residential houses, monastic courtyards known as bahal
Newar_people
Memorial and home of B. R. Ambedkar in Mumbai, India
Rajgruha for 15-20 years. Millions of people visit the site before the Chaitya Bhoomi in Shivaji Park on 6 December. Ambedkar collected more than 50,000
Rajgruha
Buddhist caves in Maharashtra, India
near Jinjala, India. The caves include three Buddhist caves, one is a chaitya and two are viharas. The caves were excavated in the 6th century AD, and
Ghatotkacha_Caves
Indian socio-political organization
Ambedkar National Award (2012) Lakhs of people around India gather at Chaitya Bhoomi to pay homage to B R Ambedkar on Mahaparinirvan Din. Volunteers
Samata_Sainik_Dal
Stepwell in Abhaneri, Rajasthan, India
has an image of Mahishasuramardini. The Ganesha shrine is crowned with chaitya having a female dancer and her attendant carved over it. There are many
Chand_Baori
Mountain in Sri Lanka
Abhayagiri Jetavanaramaya Mirisaveti Lankarama Architecture Stupa Somawathiya Chaitya Isurumuniya Rathna Prasadaya Dakkhina Stupa Naka Vihara Kiribath Vehera
Adam's_Peak
Valley and proposed territory in Nepal
a nation. Newari architecture consists of the pagoda, stupa, shikhara, chaitya and other styles. The valley's trademark is the multiple-roofed pagoda
Kathmandu_Valley
Neighbourhood in Mumbai City, Maharashtra, India
Shivaji Park Worli - Bandra Sea link view Dr. B.R. Ambedkar Memorial (Chaitya Bhoomi) Dadar is also home to the Mumbai Mayor's Bungalow, the official
Dadar
625 – 855 CE dynasty of Kashmir and neighbouring areas
dominions. They however also allowed Buddhism to flourish under them. Stupa, Chaitya and Vihara can be found in the ruins of their capital. Martand Sun Temple
Karkota_dynasty
Indian dynasty in the Deccan (250–510)
their monuments are a visible legacy. The rock-cut Buddhist viharas and chaityas of Ajanta Caves (a UNESCO World Heritage Site) were built under the patronage
Vakataka_dynasty
Capital and largest city in Nepal
found in Maligaon, that was dated at 185 AD. The excavation of Dhando Chaitya uncovered a brick with an inscription in Brahmi script. Archaeologists
Kathmandu
Architecture of India from the Bronze Age to the 9th century CE
time of the Buddha (c. 563/480 or c. 483/400 BCE), resembling huts with chaitya-decorated doors, are also described in the reliefs of Sanchi. Although
Ancient_Indian_architecture
Newar Buddhist temple in Nepal
second roof is adorned with nine gilt chaityas. The top roof supports thirteen such chaityas, where the centre chaitya carries three umbrellas. Four banners
Hiranya_Varna_Mahavihar
Buddhist complex in Odisha, India
its northern end by a chandrashila (moon rock). Also found were apsidal chaitya-grihas (an old one replaced by another built in brick) facing east with
Udayagiri,_Odisha
Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar Memorial, Mumbai
SKS Marg as the secondary access point. The memorial will be linked with Chaitya Bhoomi for easy movement of crowds. The memorial will cost ₹425 crore
Statue_of_Equality_(Ambedkar)
Chaitya
List of monuments in Metropolis 20, Kathmandu
List_of_monuments_in_Metropolis_20,_Kathmandu
Buddhist caves in Rajasthan, India
a hill carved out of laterite rock. This Buddhist site has stupas and chaityas containing figures of the Buddha. One architectural style shows the dominance
Kolvi_Caves
Demon in Nepalese folklore
v t e Newar people Architecture Chaitya Newar window Pagoda Shikhara Stupa Vihara Castes Bajracharya Bania Chitrakar Dangol Kansakar Maharjan Munankarmi
Majipa_Lakhey
Indian actor
2018 Naal Chaitanya "Chaitya" Bhosale Film debut 2019 George Reddy young George Reddy Telugu debut 2023 Naal 2 Chaitanya "Chaitya" Bhosale 2024 Malhar
Shrinivas_Pokale
Refs Alagalla ruins Alagalla Alagalla Vavuniya South 6 June 2008 Ancient chaitya and ruins Aluthwatta ruins Aluthwatta Mahakachchakodiya Vavuniya South
List of Archaeological Protected Monuments in Vavuniya District
List_of_Archaeological_Protected_Monuments_in_Vavuniya_District
v t e Newar people Architecture Chaitya Newar window Pagoda Shikhara Stupa Vihara Castes Bajracharya Bania Chitrakar Dangol Kansakar Maharjan Munankarmi
Newar_art
2023 Indian film
another dimension to the family dynamic. Shrinivas Pokale as Chaitanya "Chaitya" Bhosale Treesha Thosar as Chimi aka Revati Lokhande Bhargav Jagtap as
Naal_2
Buddhist temple in Colombo, Sri Lanka
Viharaya. The Mudaliyar, with the assistance of the people built a great 'Chaitya' (Dagaba) of 30 Riyans, and built a great decorative arch (thorana) and
Gangaramaya_Temple
1977 Nepalese film
by Information Department, the Government of Nepal Starring Salyan KC, Chaitya Devi, Gautam Ratna Tuladhar, Keshav Manandhar, Anand Thapa, Laxmi Shrestha
Kumari_(1977_film)
Creation of structures by excavating solid rock
caves generally followed an apsidal plan with a stupa in the back for the chaityas, and a rectangular plan with surrounding cells for the viharas. When Buddhist
Indian_rock-cut_architecture
Buddhist caves in Lonara, India
Caves are 9 Buddhist Caves, situated at Lonara, 7 km north of Wai. The Chaitya hall containing a Stupa has since been converted into a Shiva temple. Wai
Wai_Caves
v t e Newar people Architecture Chaitya Newar window Pagoda Shikhara Stupa Vihara Castes Bajracharya Bania Chitrakar Dangol Kansakar Maharjan Munankarmi
Newar_festivals
Nepali movie and theater actor
Awards (Nepal) in 2016. Bhusal is the co-founder and president of Bhuwan Chaitya Basundhara Foundation. She is known to volunteer for social awareness programs
Basundhara_Bhusal
structural temples and other buildings. It is called a chaitya arch when used on the facade of a chaitya hall, around the single large window. In later forms
Architecture_of_India
Suburb in Western Province, Sri Lanka
Jayatilaka (Ship chandler) built the Sri Jayatilakaramaya Viharaya on Swarna Chaitya road. He had 13 children (7 sons and 6 daughters) including 3 sons who
Grandpass
Satavahana King
inscription On the lintel to the left of the main entrance to the Great Chaitya at Karla Caves, facing the inscription of Nahapana and posterior to it
Vasishthiputra_Pulumavi
Cultural elements in Buddhism
changes in religious practice, stupas were gradually incorporated into chaitya-grihas (stupa halls). These reached their high point in the first century
Culture_of_Buddhism
Town in Maharashtra, India
Buddhist temple complex or chaityas cut out of stone. At 40 m (130 ft) long and 15 m (49 ft) in height, it is the largest such chaitya in India. The aisle of
Karli,_India
National park in Sri Lanka
before the battle is known as Kandauru Pitiya. The ruins of Chulangani chaitya which was built by King Mahanaga can be seen in the national park. Its
Wasgamuwa_National_Park
Buddhist temple in Bodh Gaya, India
Ratnachakrama or the jewel walk. He spent the fourth week near Ratnagar Chaitya, to the northeast side. He spent the sixth week next to the Lotus pond
Mahabodhi_Temple
200 BC–10 AD Greek kingdom in South Asia
are mentioned as donors for six structural pillars in the Great Buddhist Chaitya of the Karla Caves built and dedicated by Western Satraps ruler Nahapana
Indo-Greek_Kingdom
Buddhist monks praying in front of the Dagoba of Chaitya Cave 26 of the Ajanta Caves. Buddhist "Chaitya Griha" or prayer hall, with a seated Buddha, Cave
History_of_India
Buddhist caves in India
having quadrangular plan. A small chamber, usually at the back, forms the 'chaitya', the prayer hall. Most significant of these five extant caves is the Cave
Bagh_Caves
Specially designed structure for use in worship
mostly built during the 1st to 21st centuries in the Indonesian Archipelago Chaitya, a Buddhist shrine that includes a stupa Jingū-ji, a religious complex
Place_of_worship
Bhudwar Chaitya
List of monuments in Metropolis 1, Kathmandu
List_of_monuments_in_Metropolis_1,_Kathmandu
2nd century Western Satrap viceroy
Nasik Pandavleni Caves, cave No.10 Front Veranda Interior Chaitya and Umbrellas Inscription by Ushavadata's wife, Dakshamitra.
Ushavadata
statue at Bojjannakonda near Anakapalle, Visakhapatnam Entrance to the chaitya hall at Guntupalli Buddhist Monument near Eluru The Sikhs comprise Banjara
Religion_in_Andhra_Pradesh
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