pandal

American  

[pan-dl] / ˈpæn dl /

noun

1. (in India) a temporary shed, especially one used for public meetings.

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Etymology

Origin of pandal

First recorded in 1710–20, pandal is from the Tamil word pantal

Example Sentences

They were inside a pandal or makeshift tent at the centre of the festivities when the attack began.

From BBC

The lane hooked to the right, past the pandal in their enclave, the deities adorned but unattended.

From The New Yorker

An artist works on fish made out of metal sheets to decorate this pandal - to create better awareness about marine life and marine eco-systems.

From BBC

In an effort to see and get blessings from as many effigies of the goddess as they can, as well as indulge in some flirtatious eye contact with attractive strangers, the young dress in their best and go “pandal hopping.”

From New York Times

The idols make their final journey to the river this Thursday, but there’s still time to check out Kolkata’s best pandals. Experienced pandal-hoppers ourselves, we’ve devised some rules for successful pandal party animals: 1.

From New York Times