main hall (of a Buddhist temple)
Refers specifically to the central building of a Buddhist temple where the principal image is enshrined and ceremonies are held. Not used for Shinto shrines or other religious buildings.
The tourists first visited the main hall to pray.
The temple's main hall was built in the Edo period.
They rebuilt the main hall that had burned down in a fire.
A memorial service was held in the temple's main hall.
Tourists are worshiping at the main hall.