pandal
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- noun
- Indian
- A statue of Durga with her 10 arms in a pandal set up for the festival.
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No doubt, there is a lot of creativity on display regarding pandal decorations, which are extremely popular too; the sheer number of people on the streets going from one Durga Puja to another (pandal hopping, as it is popularly known) testifies to the popularity.
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One of the award-winning pandals of Durga Puja.
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As a child, I was once very frightened at a pandal because I saw the idol move.
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Since I am not much of a pandal hopper and like to be in one place and soak in the ambience, I mostly stuck to the Durga Puja at Ballygunj Cultural (which was close to home).
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No doubt, there is a lot of creativity on display regarding pandal decorations, which are extremely popular too; the sheer number of people on the streets going from one Durga Puja to another (pandal hopping, as it is popularly known) testifies to the popularity.
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The colorful pandal was filled with flowers and lights for the festival celebration.
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During the event, we admired the intricate designs of the pandal where the ceremony was held.
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Families gathered under the elaborate pandal to enjoy the festivities and food together.
Synonyms
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A large tent or open-sided building used outdoors for events
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Etymology
Pandal comes from Hindi and other South Asian languages, where it meant a temporary 'shelter' used for ceremonies. So a pandal is like a decorated temporary 'tent' put up for public, religious, or festive events.