Chaityas

/ˈtʃaɪtjəz/ noun

Definition

Plural of chaitya; multiple Buddhist or Hindu shrines or temples.

Etymology

English plural form of the Sanskrit noun चैत्य (chaitya), formed by adding the standard English plural suffix -s.

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The Ajanta and Ellora cave complexes in India contain dozens of interconnected chaityas carved by hand over centuries—each one represents incredible devotion and engineering skill with ancient tools.

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