Ardhamandapa means "half pavilion" in Sanskrit.
- The ardhamandapa was the temple's entry porch in the later Nagara style of temple construction, serving as a transitional space between the outside world and the mandapa, or hall.
Discover more about Hindu Art, Architecture, and Iconography here.
You may also want to read more about Hinduism here.
Be sure to check out my writings on religion here.
