[Pramāṇa](https://indike.org/pramana/) › [Studies](https://indike.org/pramana/ins) › [Reference works](https://indike.org/pramana/ins.reference) › [An Encyclopaedia of Indian Archaeology](https://indike.org/pramana/ins.reference.ghosh-1989) › v2.c31.303 # An Encyclopaedia of Indian Archaeology v2.c31.303 An Encyclopaedia of Indian Archaeology v2.c31.303 - **Language:** English ### [v2.c31.303](https://indike.org/pramana/ins.reference.ghosh-1989.v2.c31.303) 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 \[11.23\]. - [Previous: v2.c31.302](https://indike.org/pramana/ins.reference.ghosh-1989.v2.c31.302) - [Next: v2.c31.304](https://indike.org/pramana/ins.reference.ghosh-1989.v2.c31.304) - [Up: v2.c31](https://indike.org/pramana/ins.reference.ghosh-1989.v2.c31) --- Source: [https://indike.org/pramana/ins.reference.ghosh-1989.v2.c31.303](https://indike.org/pramana/ins.reference.ghosh-1989.v2.c31.303) · Pramāṇa