Mandala is a city located in Indonesia. It serves as a geographic location within the Indonesian archipelago.
While the term mandala is also used to describe various spiritual and cultural concepts, it refers to a geometric configuration of symbols in many traditions. In these contexts, mandalas are employed as tools for focusing attention, establishing sacred spaces, and aiding in meditation or trance induction. They are utilized across several Eastern religions, including Hinduism, Buddhism, Jainism, and Shinto, where they may represent deities, paradises, kami, or actual shrines.