Remnants of stupas, viharas and chaityas can be seen here even today and they are as well a tribute to the deftness of old time artists. The Dutch Cemetery is a reminder of Vizag's colonial past.

Tamilagam (or Tamil Nadu, if you have strong political views) has seen the worst of religious warfare, whether the plundering of temples by Muslim invaders or the destruction of Buddha Viharas by ...

They built these enormous statues and stupas and viharas as a mark of their belief in and surrender to the Buddha. When I see such imposing manifestations of religious fervour here and compare ...

The Buddhist community across Assam lit 108 candles at various Buddha Viharas on Sunday. The protest was organized following directives from the All Assam Buddhist Association and the Federation ...

They are thirty in number, including the unfinished ones, of which five (caves 9, 10, 19, 26 and 29) are chaityagrihas (sanctuary) and the rest, sangharamas or viharas (monastery). The caves are ...

(Relevance: Many ancient dynasties were the patrons of Buddhism. They are credited for founding several mahaviharas, chaityas, and stupas. Buddhism is one of the most favourite topic of UPSC. Several ...

Inside, there are statues of Buddha and Dr Ambedkar, a massive hall, open gardens and ‘Viharas’. The two-storied structure also has residential quarters for Buddhist monks.

The plan of the monastic structures, chaityas, within the monastic complex and the evolution of Mahayanist traditions are masterfully woven together, providing a nuanced understanding of the complex ...

There are many new viharas coming up across India and the number of monks is increasing. Converted Dalits continue to state their caste information as Scheduled Castes because of an apprehension that ...

He focused on the reconstruction, restoration, and ongoing maintenance of Hindu shrines, temples, and viharas, ensuring their long-term preservation. Furthermore, he wisely advised his community to ...

4. Udayagiri Caves (Madhya Pradesh): Dating back to the 5th century CE, these Hindu and Jain caves are known for their intricate carvings and sculptures ...