If the temple is small it will consist of only a closed "mantapa" (enclosed with walls extending all the way to the ceiling) and the shrine. The closed "mantapa", well decorated inside and out, is larger than the vestibule connecting the shrine and the "mantapa" and has four lathe-turned pillars to support the ceiling, which may be deeply domed. The four pillars divide the hall into nine bays. The nine bays result in nine decorated ceilings. Pierced stone screens ("Jali" or Latticework) that serve as windows in the "navaranga" (hall) and "Sabhamantapa" (congregation hall) is a characteristic Hoysala stylistic element.