mandir
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- noun
- /ˈmʌndɪr/
- Indian
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mandir
- Hindus tend to go to their mandirs less frequently and travel farther to them.
- Hindu mandir
- mandir (temple)
It's actually in direct translation in in Nepal we call mandir.
- It's actually in direct translation in in Nepal we call mandir.
Examples
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Mandirs are gender integrated but less demanding of community attendance or participation.
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The Shree Pragat Mandal-Krishna Mandir in Sparkbrook, Birmingham, with its conical tower, is unmistakably Hindu architecture.
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The first Hindu mandir was registered in Liverpool in 1962.
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The Shri Swaminarayan Mandir (Figure 2) is another example of hiding and displacement but not of minimizing its appearance.
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Visitors can participate in special ceremonies at the mandir every Sunday.
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In many cities, the mandir serves as a focal point for Hindu community events.
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The ornate pillars of the mandir were beautifully carved by skilled artisans.
Synonyms
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A building where people go to worship a god, for example in Hindu or ancient Greek religions
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A place where people meet to pray or have religious services
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A building where people gather for prayer or religious services
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A building where people meet to pray together
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A temple or holy building from ancient times
Surface Forms
Etymology
The word mandir comes from the Sanskrit word mandira, which meant 'house' or 'temple' and later passed into Hindi and other Indian languages. So a mandir today is a building where people go to worship.