What is another word for mandir?

Pronunciation: [mˈandi͡ə] (IPA)

Mandir, a term derived from the Sanskrit word "mandira," refers to a Hindu temple or a place of worship. There are several synonyms for "mandir" used across different regions of India. In the north, "temple" or "mandir" is frequently used. In the south, "kshetram" or "kshetralayam" are alternate words used to refer to a temple. "Devasthan" is another commonly used synonym, which means "a place of the gods." Additionally, "bhavanam" or "bhavan" is used to denote a temple or a shrine dedicated to a specific deity. Other synonyms for "mandir" include "prarthana sthal" (a place for prayer), "puja griha" (a place to perform religious rituals), and "swamy sannidhanam" (a place of the god).

What are the hypernyms for Mandir?

A hypernym is a word with a broad meaning that encompasses more specific words called hyponyms.
  • Other hypernyms:

    shrine, temple, holy site, spiritual place.

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