Pandaram
/panˈdɑːrəm/ /pʌnˈdɑːrəm/Hinduism. Now chiefly historical
noun
In southern India and Sri Lanka: an ascetic mendicant or low-caste Hindu priest.
Origin
Early 18th century. From Tamil paṇṭāram storehouse, treasury, Saiva devotee, monk or friar (with implication of a holy person, or one in whom merit or treasure abides) from Prakrit bhaṇḍāra and its etymon Sanskrit bhaṇḍāgāra temple treasury.