[maṃḍaṃ bhūṣāṃ pāti pā-ka, maṃḍ-kapan vā] 1 A temporary hall erected on ceremonial occasions, an open hall; vivāhamaṃḍapa.

2 A tent, pavilion; R. 5. 73.

3 An arbour, a bower, as in latāmaṃḍapa Me. 78.

4 A building [Page0833-c+ 56] consecrated to a deity. Comp. pra- tiṣṭhā the consecration of a temple.