pandal

[ pan-dl ]

/ ˈpæn dl /

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

Origin of pandal

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

Taking the bride by the hand, the bridegroom conducts her to the pandal, wherein they take their seats on the dais.

Castes and Tribes of Southern India |Edgar Thurston
This done, both he and the bride are conducted to the pandal by their relations, or sometimes by the village headman.

Castes and Tribes of Southern India |Edgar Thurston
The girl is then taken to a pool for bathing, and returns to the pandal.

Castes and Tribes of Southern India |Edgar Thurston
On the first day, a shed or pandal is erected in the front yard.

Castes and Tribes of Southern India |Edgar Thurston

The women who have carried the lamp, etc., return to the room, and escort the girl to the pandal.

Castes and Tribes of Southern India |Edgar Thurston