Indramandapa, Indramaṇḍapa, Indra-mandapa: 3 definitions
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Indramandapa means something in Jainism, Prakrit, the history of ancient India. 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.
In Jainism
General definition (in Jainism)
Source: OpenEdition books: VividhatīrthakalpaḥIndramaṇḍapa (इन्द्रमण्डप) (or Iṃdamaṃḍava) refers to a type of pavilion, according to the “Ujjayanta hymn of praise” from the Vividhatīrthakalpa by Jinaprabhasūri (13th century A.D.): an ancient text devoted to various Jaina holy places (tīrthas).—Accordingly, “[...] That is why Vastupāla, the best of ministers, erected here a temple of the three great events of his life: it amazes the hearts of the Perfectibles. If they stand here, in the indramaṇḍapa which houses the images of the Jaina Princes, to bathe Nemi, people shine like Indra [...]”.
Jainism is an Indian religion of Dharma whose doctrine revolves around harmlessness (ahimsa) towards every living being. The two major branches (Digambara and Svetambara) of Jainism stimulate self-control (or, shramana, ‘self-reliance’) and spiritual development through a path of peace for the soul to progess to the ultimate goal.
India history and geography
Source: Google Books: Indisches Theater: Text, Theorie, PraxisIndramaṇḍapa (इन्द्रमण्डप) refers to the “hall dedicated to Indra” and represents a kind of hall in the sanctuary complex that could have been used for performing plays.—[...] The indramaṇḍapa of Gujarat was similar to the kuttampalam of Kerala since it was a structure detached from the main temple, according to various caityaparipāṭī or lists of shrines dealing with Mount Śatruñjaya. Consequently, the indramaṇḍapa could have comprised a real stage facing the auditorium, contrary to the raṅgamaṇḍapa, which, as stated above, did not have any convenient place for the audience to sit and watch the show.
At least tow indramaṇḍapas have been mentioned in medieval literature. One of them was located on Mount Girnar, and underwent some renovations int first half of the 13th century, according to Vijayasenasūri’s Revantagirirāsu. The other one was built by Vastupāla on Mount Śatruñjaya in the first half of the 13th century and, owing to the celebrity of this great Jain minister, is itself quite famous. [...] Bālacandra, who also lived at the court of Vastupāla, also mentioned this indramaṇḍapa (or, to be more precise, this aindramaṇḍapa) in the panegyric of Vastupāla he inserted into the prologogue of his Karuṇāvajrāyudha: [...]
Source: OpenEdition books: Vividhatīrthakalpaḥ (History)Indramaṇḍapa (इन्द्रमण्डप) is the name of a pavilion, associated with Girnar, as is mentioned in the Vividhatīrthakalpa by Jinaprabhasūri (13th century A.D.): an ancient text devoted to various Jaina holy places (tīrthas).
The history of India traces the identification of countries, villages, towns and other regions of India, as well as mythology, zoology, royal dynasties, rulers, tribes, local festivities and traditions and regional languages. Ancient India enjoyed religious freedom and encourages the path of Dharma, a concept common to Buddhism, Hinduism, and Jainism.
See also (Relevant definitions)
Partial matches: Indra, Mandapa.
Ends with: Aindramandapa.
Full-text: Aindramandapa, Caityaparipati, Imdamamdava.
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