Agrashala

Agrashala ( अग्रशाला in Sanskrit, अगरसाळ in Konkani ) is a pilgrimage resthouse specially meant for devotees in Goan temples. Goan temples are usually seen surrounded by Agrashalas. The Agrashala provides following facilities for the temple patrons or the Mahajanas:

  • Rest House
  • Rooms for Mahajanas (and sometimes other devotees too ) to stay
  • Food facilities
  • Wedding Halls ( used for other purposes too )
  • Sabhagruha ( Convention halls )
  • Bathing and other facilities
  • Some are even equipped with kitchens
  • Some may even have special rooms for the Gurus
  • Canteen
  • Some times can be even used as a Vahan shala

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