Public Administration in Ancient India c20.34

c20.34

The Jainas and Hindus also, like the Buddhists, excavated cave-dwellings (Bhikshu-gṛihas) for their recluses. Later on, Hindu temples began to be constructed in large numbers, many of which are still standing. Some of them, specially those of Orissa and of South India, possess splendour and magnificence in an eminent degree.