does mandala originate in india
Mandala (Sanskrit Maá¹á¸ala, 'circle') is a spiritual and ritual symbol in Indian religions, representing the universe. The basic form of most mandalas is a square with four gates containing a circle with a center point.Each gate is in the general shape of a T. Mandalas often exhibit radial balance.n common use, mandala has become a generic term for any diagram, chart or geometric pattern that represents the cosmos metaphysically or symbolically; a microcosm of the universe.