The Ancient and Medieval Architecture of India: A Study of Indo-Aryan Civilisation c12.33

c12.33

The façade of the entrance, which was screened from outside view by this porch and gallery, is illustrated in Pl. XVIII. The central doorway, opening into the nave, or hall of the Sangha, was the entrance for members of the order; the left entrance was for the laymen, so that they might circumambulate the chaitya and pass out by the exit on the right-hand side without disturbing the congregation.