Word Meaning
मंदिरों
mandiron
hinoun (masculine plural, obliqu
Meaning
Temples; places of worship (oblique plural).
Detailed Meaning
In poetry, this word refers to temples or sanctuaries in the oblique plural case, typically governed by a postposition. In this couplet, it serves as an evocative imagery of sacred sanctity and sudden radiant illumination sparked by the beloved's radiant smile.
Etymology
Sanskrit 'mandira' (dwelling, palace, temple), incorporated into Hindustani and Urdu.
Usage
In classical and progressive Urdu poetry, 'mandir' evokes sacredness, beauty, or is paired with 'masjid' and 'butkhana' to signify universal divine love beyond orthodoxy.
Examples
as lamps glowing in temples
echoes of devotion in silent temples
Synonyms
देवालयोंशिवालोंइबादतगाहों
Related Words
मंदिरचिरागपूजाआरती