Proto-South Dravidian : *pand-
Meaning : shed, pandal
Tamil : pantar, pantal
Tamil meaning : pandal, storehouse, arbour
Malayalam : pantal
Malayalam meaning : temporary shed of leaves or wickerwork erected esp. for marriages or feasts
Malayalam derivates : pantalikka to spread like an arbour, be shady
Kannada : pandar, pandara, pandal
Kannada meaning : temporary shed of leaves, cloth, etc., erected for marriages, etc.; trellis for vines or creepers
Kodagu : panda
Kodagu meaning : temporary structure built for wedding or festival, pandal
Number in DED : 3922
