jan 1, 25 - Caves (Purpose basis)

Description:

1) Chaitya: Prayer hall
2) Vihara: Resting place for monks

Changes in Stupa:
1) Wooden Vedika replaced with stone Vedika
2) Manushi Buddha installed inside stupa, beginning of idol worship.
3) Additional pradakshinapath at Medhi level.
4)
Upper Pradakshina path- Mahayana sect
Lower Pradakshinapath- Hinayana sect
5) Chatris no. increased in odd number

ex Amravati stupa, AP
Bharhut Stupa, MP

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