jan 1, 25 - Caves (Purpose basis)
Description:
1) Chaitya: Prayer hall2) 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
Added to timeline:
Date:
jan 1, 25
Now
~ 2001 years ago