Architecture

Question 1

1. Besnagar
2. Bhaja
3. Sittanavasal

Answer 1

1. Besnagar
   - Vaishnavite Sect
   - Vidisha in MP
   - Heliodorus Pillar
   - dedicated to the God Vishnu
   - set up by a Greek named Heliodorus
   - adopted Hinduism and became a disciple of Lord Vishnu.
   - pillar is worshipped by the locals as “Khamba Baba”
2. Bhaja Caves
   - 22 rock cut caves
   - 2nd century BC
   - Pune district, near Lonavala, MH
   - Hinayana Buddhism sect in Maharashtra.
   - numerous stupas
   - most prominent excavation is Chaitya Griha- cave
3. Sithannavasal caves
   - located in Pudukottai
   - Jainism
   - They polished the hill for the purpose of poojas and penance in the open shelter.