Indian Architecture (Buddhist and Hindu Periods) c47.24

c47.24

A further demand for accommodation led to the construction of *viharas* XXI to XXIII, which were probably cut between 550 and 600 A D. Of this group Cave XXI is extremely interesting At each end of the verandah and also to the right and left of the shrine some beautiful little chapels have been constructed, separated respectively from the verandah and the side aisles of the main hall by two pillars and two pilasters The pillars support delicately sculptured friezes of the 'jewel pattern,' depicting various scenes from Buddhistic mythology.