Mandapa

Glossary

A pillared hallway characteristic of Dravida temple architecture, used for rituals, gatherings and marriages. A temple may have one or more mandapas. In smaller temples, the mandapa is usually attached to the main shrine like a verandah, while in larger temples, it may be detached from the shrine and be located elsewhere in the temple complex.

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Mandapa%newline%A pillared hallway characteristic of Dravida temple architecture, used for rituals, gatherings and marriages. A temple may have one or more mandapas. In smaller temples, the mandapa is usually attached to the main shrine like a verandah, while in larger temples, it may be detached from the shrine and be located elsewhere in the temple complex.

Chicago	MAP Academy Encyclopedia of Art. “Mandapa”. Accessed April 4, 2025. https://mapacademy2023.redstart.dev/glossary/mandapa/
MLA	“Mandapa.” MAP Academy Encyclopedia of Art. https://mapacademy2023.redstart.dev/glossary/mandapa/. Accessed 4, April, 2025.
Harvard	MAP Academy Encyclopedia of Art. (2022) Mandapa. [Online]. Available at: https://mapacademy2023.redstart.dev/glossary/mandapa/. (Accessed: 4, April, 2025)