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.

The ‘Chaitya’ or prayer hall of Buddhist monastery, which is depicted in the film, is the biggest in the country. It is also one among the three chaityas in the country to have the Ashoka ...

Archaeology experts said that finding a built chaitya is less common than a rock-cut one. Devni Mori, another landmark Buddhist site in Gujarat, had an apsidal structure, they added.

Mumbai: The BMC has made extensive preparations to manage the large crowds expected at Dadar's Chaitya Bhoomi on December 6, in observance of the 68th death anniversary of social reformer Dr. B.R ...

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Yala: An archaeological treasure 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 ...