Mandapam (mandapa)—halls of the temple, often with many pillars. They are one or more entrance porches or halls that lead to the vimana or inner sanctum.

Mandapam (mandapa)-halls of the temple, often with many pillars. They are one or more entrance porches or halls that lead to the vimana or inner sanctum.
 

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