Mandir
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Mandir is a noun meaning (Hinduism) A Hindu temple.
Meaning
(Hinduism) A Hindu temple.
Example Sentences
On the contrary, in the afternoon, he said, “It was good that I went to the mandir. Even physically, I feel well.”
The word mandir derives from the Sanskrit mandira, meaning a dwelling place. A mandir is a home to God as represented by the deity singled out for honour within the building's inner sanctum.
"The stories and carvings include diverse portions of India's geography and Hindu belief systems. This would include Mahabharata and Ramayana as well as the Puranas and regional histories. In fact, this mandir will be uniquely identified by its intricate mandovar facade which will share many traditional tales from across India as well as unique designs from the Gulf," he said.
Word Forms
- mandirs
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include ka, mandira, masjid, shikhara, mosque, imambarra.
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