Statements (30)
Predicate | Object |
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gptkbp:instanceOf |
Monastic residence
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gptkbp:architecturalStyle |
Rock-cut architecture
Freestanding structure |
gptkbp:etymology |
Sanskrit word meaning 'dwelling' or 'monastery'
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gptkbp:feature |
gptkb:Veranda
Cells for monks Central hall Shrine room |
gptkbp:historicalPeriod |
gptkb:Gupta_Empire
gptkb:Maurya_Empire |
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label |
Vihara (monastic residence)
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gptkbp:modernUse |
Term for Buddhist monastery in Southeast Asia
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gptkbp:notableExample |
gptkb:Ajanta_Caves
gptkb:Ellora_Caves |
gptkbp:originatedIn |
gptkb:Ancient_India
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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 |
Buddhist monk
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gptkbp:bfsParent |
gptkb:Maharaja_Lena
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gptkbp:bfsLayer |
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