The difference between Kovil and Mandir
When used as nouns, kovil means a hindu temple built in a distinct style of dravidian architecture, whereas mandir means a hindu temple.
check bellow for the other definitions of Kovil and Mandir
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Kovil as a noun (Hinduism):
A Hindu temple built in a distinct style of Dravidian architecture.
Examples:
"Aruna went to the Pittsburgh Perumal kovil yesterday."
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Mandir as a noun (Hinduism):
A Hindu temple.