There are a number of famous examples of enigmatic rock-cut architecture in the world and India is one place in particular that is famous for its caves. Key GOP senator defects on crucial vote ...

The apse of a typical chaitya houses a stupa, a dome-like structure built to house relics of the Buddha himself or of the master’s disciples.

The history of Akasa Chaitya dates back to the times of King Dutugemunu and Kavan Tissa. It is said that several ancient temples would have been built during this period.

Find out the list of Famous Chaitya and Vihara of India, which is very useful for the competitive examinations like UPSC-prelims, SSC, State Services, NDA, CDS, and Railways etc.

Chaitya are not exclusively funerary monuments, but represent dharmakaya, the transcendental form and hence are the focus of public worship. “Chaitya can be built anywhere whether a private, a ...

Chaitya Bhoomi in Dadar area of central Mumbai is the cremation place of Dr Ambedkar, the architect of the Indian Constitution. Radhakrishnan on Wednesday took over as the 21st governor of the state.

Mumbai: After Deekshabhoomi in Nagpur, Chaitya Bhoomi, the memorial of Dr B.R. Ambedkar, has been granted “A” class pilgrimage and tourist destination status. The move will lead to overall ...

The history of Akasa Chaitya dates back to the times of King Dutugemunu and Kavan Tissa. It is said that several ancient temples would have been built during this period.