An Encyclopaedia of Indian Archaeology v2.c31.303

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The largest monument is the 30-room *vihāra* of the *catuḥśāla* type, built on a raised platform with a flight of steps on the n. giving access to the main entrance. It was set a little on the inner side of the platform, which gave an open veranda all round the *vihāra*. The rooms were arranged symmetrically on all sides. The n. entrance opened upon a courtyard with possibly an open veranda on which the rooms of the *vihāra* opened, with special arrangements for the corner rooms. At a level lower than that of the veranda was a large open courtyard. Drains were provided for the removal of water from this courtyard. On the s.-w. side was a raised *vyākhyāna-pīṭha* (sermon altar). The *vihāra* was repaired several times. The refuge heaps lying around the *vihāra* revealed several classes of ceramics including the amphora [11.19] and Red Polished Ware [11.23].