Mandapas

A Mandapa is an architectural structure commonly found in Hindu temples, serving as a pillared hall or pavilion. It functions as a gathering space for worshippers, ceremonies, and rituals, often situated at the entrance or within the temple complex. Designed with intricate carvings and supported by columns, Mandapas enhance the spiritual and aesthetic experience of the temple. They play a key role in the temple’s layout, providing a transitional area between the sacred innermost sanctum and the outside world, and are integral to the temple’s overall architectural and religious significance.