How to pronounce
Mandala

Mandala is a Sanskrit word that has several meanings and is used in different religions. Mandala generally refers to round objects or images that enclose geometric configurations of symbols. They can be maps representing the various gods, or mainly indicate the spiritual journey that begins from the outermost circles to the centre. Mandalas are used as spiritual guides or to define sacred spaces where one can focus on religious practices, meditation, or induction into a trance state. The correct pronunciation of mandala is MAHN-dah-lah, the stress is on the capital letters.