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what are stupas and chaityas​

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Answered by sharwansharma830
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chaityas

A chaitya, chaitya hall, chaitya-griha, refers to a shrine, sanctuary, temple or prayer hall in Indian religions. The term is most common in Buddhism, where it refers to a space with a stupa and a rounded apse at the end opposite the entrance, and a high roof with a rounded profile. Wikipedia

stupas

A stupa (Sanskrit: स्तूप, lit. 'heap', IAST: stūpa) is a mound-like or hemispherical structure containing relics (such as śarīra – typically the remains of Buddhist monks or nuns) that is used as a place of meditation. A related architectural term is a chaitya, which is a prayer hall or temple containing a stupa.

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Stupas - The Stupa is a semi-spherical solid dome-like structure made of unburnt bricks and stones. Stupas are buildings related to Buddhism. 'Stupa' is Sanskrit for 'Heap'. The stupa is shaped in a dome like structure. Stupas are a place of meditation which contain relics.

Chaityas - Chaityas are referred to as temple, sanctuary or any sacred monuments are mentioned in the historic literature of Jainism and Hinduism. Complete answer: A Buddhist shrine including the stupa is called a Chaitya. It comes from the Sanskrit word 'chitta'. The Chaitya and Stupa are both sacred for the Buddhist community.

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