Ardhamandapa, Ardhamaṇḍapa, Ardha-mandapa: 6 definitions

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Ardhamandapa means something in Hinduism, Sanskrit. If you want to know the exact meaning, history, etymology or English translation of this term then check out the descriptions on this page. Add your comment or reference to a book if you want to contribute to this summary article.

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Vastushastra (architecture)

Source: Wisdom Library: Vāstu-śāstra

Ardhamaṇḍapa (अर्धमण्डप) refers to the “half hall” of a temple.

Source: archive.org: Catalogue of Pancaratra Agama Texts (vastu)

Ardhamaṇḍapa (अर्धमण्डप) refers to a type of Maṇḍapa (pavilion) discussed in chapter 4 of the Puruṣottamasaṃhitā: a Pāñcarātra text consisting of more than 1800 verses devoted to temple-building and the practical concerns of the Pāñcarātra priestly community.—Description of the chapter [ālayalakṣaṇa-mūrdheṣṭakā-vidhāna]: [...] As for the temple, some instructions are given for its inner dimensions and height (11-17), followed by general measurements and dimensions of maṇḍapas (ardhamaṇḍapa 18-21; nṛttamaṇḍapa: 22-25; the antarala-space: 26-31; garudamaṇḍapa: 32; āsthānamaṇḍapa: 35b-39a ) and some remarks about the prākāra-courtyards (33-35a), and the doors to the sanctuary (39b-43). [...]

Source: Shodhganga: Temples of Salem region Up to 1336 AD

Ardhamaṇḍapa (अर्धमण्डप, “half pavilion”) literally means half pavilion. It is generally found in front of the vestibule (antarāla) or in place of a vestibule. It is closed on its two sides and open on the front side. It connects the garbhagṛha (‘sanctum’) or the antarāla with the hall in front (gūḍhamanḍapa). The ardhamaṇḍapa sometimes is provided with perforated windows (jālavātāyanas) on its two sides. The roof of the ardhamaṇḍapa is always flat, occasionally it is also paneled. Sometimes the floor level of the ardhamaṇḍapa is slightly elevated than that of the gūḍhamaṇḍapa in front.

Source: OpenEdition books: Architectural terms contained in Ajitāgama and Rauravāgama

Ardhamaṇḍapa (अर्धमण्डप) refers to “= mukhamaṇḍapa § 4.9.”.—(For paragraphs cf. Les enseignements architecturaux de l'Ajitāgama et du Rauravāgama by Bruno Dagens)

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Vastushastra (वास्तुशास्त्र, vāstuśāstra) refers to the ancient Indian science (shastra) of architecture (vastu), dealing with topics such architecture, sculpture, town-building, fort building and various other constructions. Vastu also deals with the philosophy of the architectural relation with the cosmic universe.

Pancaratra (worship of Nārāyaṇa)

Source: archive.org: Catalogue of Pancaratra Agama Texts

Ardhamaṇḍapa (अर्धमण्डप) refers to one of the various parts of a temple-compound, as discussed in the fourteenth chapter of the Nāradīyasaṃhitā: a Pāñcarātra document comprising over 3000 verses in 30 chapters presenting in a narrative framework the teachings of Nārada to Gautama, dealing primarily with modes of worship and festivals.—Description of the chapter [prāsādalakṣaṇa-vidhi]: [...] Nārada describes the various parts of a temple-compound—the dvāra-gates, the ardhamaṇḍapa, the mukhamaṇḍapa, the gala, the shrine for Garuḍa, placement of various other shrines in the āvaraṇa-courts, etc. He also describes the location of and appointments in the mahānasa-kitchen, where the store rooms, treasury, stable and wells are to be found, etc. [...]

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Pancaratra (पाञ्चरात्र, pāñcarātra) represents a tradition of Hinduism where Narayana is revered and worshipped. Closeley related to Vaishnavism, the Pancaratra literature includes various Agamas and tantras incorporating many Vaishnava philosophies.

General definition (in Hinduism)

Source: Google Books: Head and Heart: Valour and Self-Sacrifice in the Art of India

Ardhamaṇḍapa (अर्धमण्डप, “half-hall”); a closed hall, anterior to the main shrine of a temple. It may be separated from the sanctuary by an antarāla or “vestibule”.

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