Buddhist Architecture

Buddhist Architecture

Buddhist religious architecture developed in the Indian Subcontinent in the 3rd century BCE.

Three types of structures are associated with the religious architecture of early Buddhism: monasteries (viharas), places to venerate relics (stupas), and shrines or prayer halls (chaityas also called chaitya grihas), which later came to be called temples in some places. Buddhist make unique style of architecture. Originated in India and and developed in Chaina.