Karli
cave temple, India
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caitya architecture
- In caitya
…classical caitya is the magnificent Kārli caitya-hall from the late 1st century bc near Pune (Poona), in western India.
Read More - In South Asian arts: Early Indian architecture (2nd century bc–3rd century ad)
…most significent example is at Kārli, dating approximately to the closing years of the 1st century bc. The Bhājā caitya is certainly the earliest, and important examples are to be found at Beḍsā, Kondane, Pītalkhorā, Ajantā, and Nāsik. Toward the end of the period, a quadrilateral plan appears more and…
Read More - In South Asian arts: Indian sculpture in the 2nd and 1st centuries bce: relief sculpture of western India
…caitya, or temple proper, at Karli. Sculpture at all these sites shows many affinities to the Great Stupa at Sanchi and should be approximately contemporary or a little earlier. Easily the most outstanding achievements of this region and period, and for that matter one of the greatest achievements of the…
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