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(5) The ardha-maṇḍapa is "a narrow passage or vestibule connecting" the garbha-gṛiha and mukha-maṇḍapa, and "is open on two sides to permit the priestly worshipper circumambulating the central shrine." (H. Krishna Śastri, South Indian images of gods and goddesses, p. 2. For this reference I am indebted to Prof. R. W. Frazer).