Question : Concerning Buddhist architecture, what does chaitya mean?
Option 1: Buddha relics
Option 2: Temple entrance
Option 3: Prayer hall
Option 4: Residence/monastery
Correct Answer: Prayer hall
Solution : The correct option is a Prayer hall .
A "chaitya" refers to a mound-like or hemispherical structure containing Buddhist relics. The term is derived from the Sanskrit word "chaitya", which means a place of worship or a shrine.
This prayer hall is divided into three parts, The Chaitya hall, The Vihara and The Stupa. They play a crucial role in Buddhist religious practices and are considered sacred sites for pilgrimage and meditation.
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