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 or Swamijis in Saraswat Temples
- The temple offices
- Canteen
- Some times can be even used as a Vahan shala
Most of the Agrashalas are reserved or meant for only temple Mahajanas.
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