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the building which a monk lives in; a monastery.
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a religious institution engaged in the propogation of education, religion, etc.
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an institution incepted in memory of a great person, engaged in social service or development.
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a place where food is provided gratis for travellers, esp. pilgrims.
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a building for the worship of a divinity or divinities.
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the place where a person or thing is ordinarily found; ಮಠಕ್ಕೆ ಮಣ್ಣು ಹೊರು ಹಾಕು() maṭhakke maṇṇu horu (hāku) (sarc.) to go to a school.