மண்டபம்

Tamil edit

Etymology edit

From Sanskrit मण्डप (maṇḍapa).

 

Pronunciation edit

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Noun edit

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 edit

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