Hierarchy classification:

1. top of the aat hierarchies
2. Objects Facet
3. Components (hierarchy name)
4. components (objects parts)
5. [components by specific context]
6. architectural elements
7. [surface elements and surface element components]
8. surface elements (architectural)
9. [floors and floor components]
10. floors (surface elements)
11. platforms (floors)

Narrower term/s

• mañcabandha
• ṭaṅkitamañca
• mañca
• mañcikā

Anotations

Scope note:

Raised indoor platforms at or along one end of halls or similar large rooms as places of honor or prominence, as would be reserved for dignitaries, officers, speakers, or having a raised table where distinguished persons sat at feasts. For, usually smaller, indoor or outdoor raised platforms used by speakers or conductors, prefer "podiums (platforms)."