👉 The term "mandapa" is a Sanskrit word that has several meanings. It can refer to a structure or building made of mud bricks, often used in Hindu temples and shrines as a gathering place for worship.
Here are some possible interpretations of "mandapa":
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Archway
: The mandapa is an archway used for the entrance into a temple or other religious site. It typically consists of a base covered with mud bricks, with a platform on which the temple's entrance