History of Indian and Eastern Architecture v1.c15.s3.2

v1.c15.s3.2

The oldest cave in western India is probably a small vihâra to the west of the Bhâjâ group, which is unique of its kind. It faces north and consists of a verandah 17½ ft. in length by 7 ft. wide at the east end and 9½ ft. at the west, with a hall, also of somewhat irregular form, 16 ft. deep by 16 ft. 7 in. across, exclusive of a bench 21 in. broad along the east side. The accompanying plan (Woodcut No. 96) will show the arrangement of the four cells entering from the hall and one from the verandah, in three of which are stone beds; *besides*, there are three cells, or cubicles, with a separate entrance outside the verandah to the left, each with its stone bed—usually an indication of early date.