Mukhamandapa, Mukha-mandapa, Mukhamamdapa, Mukhamaṇḍapa: 5 definitions
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Mukhamandapa means something in Hinduism, Sanskrit, 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.
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Vastushastra (architecture)
Source: Shodhganga: Temples of Salem region Up to 1336 ADMukhamaṇḍapa (मुखमण्डप) is a small pavilion or porch constructed in front of the doorway of the temple. As this forms the part of the façade of the temple, this pavilion is called by the name mukhamaṇḍapa (mukha- face + maṇḍapa- pavilion). Mukhamaṇḍapa is a regular feature of the Dravidian temple architecture.
Mukhamaṇḍapa is a small porch built on the same plinth (adhiṣṭhāna) on which the temple is built. It is supported by four pillars. Of these pillars, two are in the front and two are at the back. The pillars on the backside are placed adjacent to the wall of the temple.
Source: OpenEdition books: Architectural terms contained in Ajitāgama and RauravāgamaMukhamaṇḍapa (मुखमण्डप) refers to “pavilion attached to the main face of a prāsāda §§ 3.34, 39; 4.9, 13, 16, 22, 28, 37; 5.2, 14.”.—(For paragraphs cf. Les enseignements architecturaux de l'Ajitāgama et du Rauravāgama by Bruno Dagens)
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 TextsMukhamaṇḍapa (मुखमण्डप) 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. [...]
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.
India history and geography
Source: Cologne Digital Sanskrit Dictionaries: Indian Epigraphical GlossaryMukha-maṇḍapa.—Tamil muga-maṇḍaka (SITI), the front hall in a temple; cf. mahāmaṇḍapa. Note: mukha-maṇḍapa is defined in the “Indian epigraphical glossary” as it can be found on ancient inscriptions commonly written in Sanskrit, Prakrit or Dravidian languages.
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.
Languages of India and abroad
Kannada-English dictionary
Source: Alar: Kannada-English corpusMukhamaṃḍapa (ಮುಖಮಂಡಪ):—[noun] = ಮುಖಮಂಟಪ [mukhamamtapa].
Kannada is a Dravidian language (as opposed to the Indo-European language family) mainly spoken in the southwestern region of India.
See also (Relevant definitions)
Partial matches: Mukha, Mandapa.
Full-text: Mahamandapa, Ardhamandapa, Antarala-mandapa, Antarala, Dhvajastambha, Khanda, Store room, Trikhandakara, Stable, Gate, Court, Treasury, Kitchen, Avarana, Mahanasa, Mandapa, Varadaraja, Prasadalakshanapatala, Prasadalakshanavidhi, Prasadalakshana.
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Kashyapa Shilpa-shastra (study) (by K. Vidyuta)
Pallava period (Social and Cultural History) (by S. Krishnamurthy)
Rathas (monolithic cut-out temples) < [Chapter 2 - Origin of Sculptural Art—Its Development and Scheme]
Dressing style of Upper-class men < [Chapter 4 - Material Culture of the People]
House, Palace and Fort (of the Pallavas) < [Chapter 4 - Material Culture of the People]
Middle Chola Temples (by S. R. Balasubrahmanyam)
Temples in Sivapuram < [Chapter II - Temples of Rajaraja I’s Time]
Temples in Brahmadesam (S.A.) < [Chapter IV - Temples of Rajendra I’s Time]
Temples in Tiruppasur < [Chapter IV - Temples of Rajendra I’s Time]
Later Chola Temples (by S. R. Balasubrahmanyam)
Temples in Sendamangalam < [Part II - Contributions of the Later Pallavas to the Chola-Pallava Phase]
Temples in Achyutamangalam < [Chapter XII - Temples of Kulottunga III’s Time]
Temples in Darasuram < [Chapter VIII - Temples of Rajaraja II’s Time]
Early Chola Temples (by S. R. Balasubrahmanyam)
Temples in Erumbur (Urumur) < [Chapter II - Temples of Parantaka I’s Time]
Table III. Inscriptions on pillars in the mandapa in front of the southern shrine < [Chapter XIII - Prasada: Component Parts]
Temples In Punjai < [Chapter X - Historical Survey]
Temples in and around Madurantakam (by B. Mekala)
Appendix 3: Thiru Aatcheeswarar Temple Layout
Atcheeswarar Temple at Acharapakkam < [Chapter 4 - Prominent Temples in Madurantakam Taluk]
Sri Venkateswarar Temple < [Chapter 4 - Prominent Temples in Madurantakam Taluk]
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