Question

How the Buddhist monks probably used the Viharas and Chaityas?

Answer 1

Chaityas were used for the purpose of the prayer only. While Viharas are the place where the monks used to wander from different places and stay at some place during the rainy season.

The kings that were a follower of patronising build it for the monks as their contribution to the religion.

Answer 2

Chaityas were solely used for prayers. As Buddhists monks wandered from place to place, they needed some place to stay during rainy season. These places came to be known as Viharas (residence of Buddhist monks).

It needs to be mentioned that Kings who patronized Buddhism, built Viharas and Chaityas for Buddhist monks. Emperor Ashoka’s contribution in this regards secured a golden place in the annals of art and cultural history.