Evolution of Mandaps

Today I am starting a blog site regarding mandaps and related decor. The first mandaps to arrive in the United States were the sankheda & metal mandap. Then it slowly evolved to the roman column fiberglass mandap which led to other fiberglass mandaps which we see today. A few years ago, we started seeing wood carving mandaps, but they haven't caught on too well with brides or mandap vendors due to their color and cumbersome weight. Currently, the trend is moving towards simplicity, chic and contemporary designs, as more Indian brides are less in-tune with Indian Culture and heritage. I will comment on this and more later.