CultureAugust 27, 2026
mandapa
mun-DAH-puh
Definition
A pillared outdoor hall or pavilion in an Indian temple complex, typically used for public rituals or gatherings.
Etymology
Derived from the Sanskrit word 'mandapa', meaning a temporary shed or pavilion, which has been used in Indian architecture since antiquity to describe ritual halls.
In the news
In the article, the mandapa is identified as a key architectural feature of the new temple, specifically noted for housing a large 26-foot-diameter dome.
MP CM Yadav lays foundation stone of Panchayatan Temple at Omkareshwar’s Ekatma Dham
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