maMcaH [ maMc-GaY ] 1 A couch, bedstead, sofa, bed. 2 A raised seat, dais , a platform resting on columns, a seat of honour or state, throne; sa tatra maMcezu manojYavezAn R. 6. 1 , 3. 10. 3 An elevated shed in a field (for a watchman). 4 A pulpit. 5 A stage, platform. Comp. — maMqapaH 1 a temporary shed resting upon bamboo posts. 2 a platform erected on festive occasions (as marriages &c.).