மண்டபம்
Tamil edit
Etymology edit
From Sanskrit मण्डप (maṇḍapa).
Pronunciation edit
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Noun edit
மண்டபம் • (maṇṭapam)
- 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
- temporary saloon or open shed decorated for festive occasions
- public hall or rest house
References edit
- University of Madras (1924–1936) “மண்டபம்”, in Tamil Lexicon, Madras [Chennai]: Diocesan Press