Mandapantara, Maṇḍapāntara, Mandapa-antara: 1 definition
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Purana and Itihasa (epic history)
Source: archive.org: Shiva Purana - English TranslationMaṇḍapāntara (मण्डपान्तर) refers to “inside the altar”, according to the Śivapurāṇa 2.3.53 (“Description of Śiva’s return journey”).—Accordingly, after the Gods spoke to the Lord of Mountains (Himavat): “Then the mountain took leave of the lord of gods and went home. [...] He washed the feet of Śiva, Viṣṇu and mine with reverence. He seated all of us, including the gods, the sages and others in the altar (maṇḍapāntara). The lord of mountains was assisted by his kinsmen. [...]”.
The Purana (पुराण, purāṇas) refers to Sanskrit literature preserving ancient India’s vast cultural history, including historical legends, religious ceremonies, various arts and sciences. The eighteen mahapuranas total over 400,000 shlokas (metrical couplets) and date to at least several centuries BCE.
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