Viharas meaning "dwelling" comes from which language?
A
Pali
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B
Prakrit
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C
Devanagiri
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D
Sanskrit
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Solution
The correct option is D Sanskrit Vihara is the Sanskrit word for ‘dwelling’ or ‘house’. Viharas were used by wandering monks as shelter, especially during the rainy season. Viharas were transformed into seats of learning as time passed.