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
• 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.

See also

• Goan temple
• List of Temples in Goa
• Vahanas used in Goan temples