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What is the difference between Viharas and Chaityas?

edited March 2013 in History & Culture
I have come across the two terms with respect to Buddhist architecture many times. What is the difference between Viharas and Chaityas?

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  • vihars-they are the rest houses of the Buddhist monks constructed in circular shape exemple- nagarjunakona Buddhist vihara

    chaityas-they are Buddhist prayer halls.two types based on religious belief -mahayana and hinayana

    together stupas,chaiyas and viharas are called mahasangharama

    hope it helps
  • edited March 2013

    Viharas:-

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    Chaityas:-

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  • @moderators Move this discussion as well to History category. :)
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