மண்டபம்

Tamil

Etymology

From Sanskrit मण्डप (maṇḍapa).

Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): /mɐɳɖɐbɐm/

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Noun

மண்டபம் • (maṇṭapam)

1. pavilion in a temple or other place used during festivals for the reception of idols when they are carried in procession, generally a square or rectangular hall with a flat roof supported by pillars
2. temporary saloon or open shed decorated for festive occasions
3. public hall or rest house

References

• University of Madras (1924–1936) “மண்டபம்”, in Tamil Lexicon, Madras [Chennai]: Diocesan Press