Pandal
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About the name Pandal
Pandal derives from Sanskrit "pandal" (पंडाल), meaning a temporary structure, pavilion, or decorated tent used for gatherings and ceremonies.
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Etymology
Pandal derives from Sanskrit "pandal" (पंडाल), meaning a temporary structure, pavilion, or decorated tent used for gatherings and ceremonies. The word has linguistic roots in South Asian languages and refers to a framework of bamboo or wood covered with cloth or decorative materials.
The term is primarily used in Hindu, Tamil, and broader South Asian cultures, particularly in India where pandals are constructed for festivals like Durga Puja, Navratri, and weddings; it has also entered common usage in English-language Indian contexts.
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