The Ancient and Medieval Architecture of India: A Study of Indo-Aryan Civilisation c12.11

c12.11

It is somewhat remarkable that this temple belonged apparently to the Jain sect: it was an exception to the rule that the Jains in their temple-building kept to the orthodox Brahmanical types, as their individualistic ritual demanded. Possibly, however, their ancient ritual differed from modern practice, and resembled that of the Buddhists more closely than it does now. But, in any case, in this temple a hall of the Sangha is provided, as if for an order of devotees distinct from the lay community.¹ The plan drawn by Dr. Burgess (fig. 29) shows the chaitya-cell placed in a pillared hall, with a pradakshinâ procession-path round the shrine for those who had admittance to the chapter-house. Outside is another one for lay worshippers, in a verandah—the roof of which is supported by stone piers—surrounding the whole building. As shown in the illustration of it (Pl. XIV), the latter, including the verandah, is raised upon a high plinth, and the entrance to the hall is through a porch the roof of which is supported by a massive Vishnu pillar (Pl. XV). The roof over the chaitya shrine has fallen, and the loose