Statements (30)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| gptkbp:instanceOf |
gptkb:Monastic_residence
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| gptkbp:architecturalStyle |
Rock-cut architecture
Freestanding structure |
| gptkbp:etymology |
Sanskrit word meaning 'dwelling' or 'monastery'
|
| gptkbp:feature |
gptkb:Veranda
Cells for monks Central hall Shrine room |
| gptkbp:historicalPeriod |
gptkb:Gupta_Empire
gptkb:Maurya_Empire |
| gptkbp:modernUse |
Term for Buddhist monastery in Southeast Asia
|
| gptkbp:notableExample |
gptkb:Ajanta_Caves
gptkb:Ellora_Caves |
| gptkbp:originatedIn |
gptkb:Ancient_India
|
| gptkbp:purpose |
Place for meditation
Place for study Residence for monks |
| gptkbp:religion |
gptkb:Buddhism
gptkb:Jainism |
| gptkbp:spreadTo |
gptkb:China
gptkb:Nepal gptkb:Southeast_Asia gptkb:Sri_Lanka gptkb:Tibet |
| gptkbp:UNESCOWorldHeritageSite |
gptkb:Ajanta_Caves
gptkb:Ellora_Caves |
| gptkbp:usedBy |
gptkb:Buddhist_monk
|
| gptkbp:bfsParent |
gptkb:Maharaja_Lena
|
| gptkbp:bfsLayer |
7
|
| https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label |
Vihara (monastic residence)
|