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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.)