The legend tells us that the construction of these great Chaityas involved a workforce of thousands. The story goes that even the wildlife in the surrounding forests seemed to understand the sanctity of the work, leaving the area undisturbed. The "Gathawa" (story) often highlights how the bricks were laid with a mixture of clay, water, and sweeteners like molasses to ensure durability—a recipe that has allowed these giants to stand for over two millennia.
(I worship all the stupas established in all places, the physical relics, the Great Bodhi tree, and all images of the Buddha at all times.) Chaithya Wadina Gathawa
In Buddhist architecture, a traditionally refers to a prayer hall or temple that contains a stupa. The legend tells us that the construction of
: Reciting these verses is a form of Dana (giving) of one's devotion and time, which generates spiritual merit. (I worship all the stupas established in all