Agrashala

Agrashala ( अग्रशाला in Sanskrit, अगरसाळ in Konkani ) is a pilgrimage resthouse specially meant for devotees in Goan temples.^[1]^[2] 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

References

^ Maunder, Hilke (1992). Goa (India). Hayit Publishing. p. 13. ISBN 978-1-56634-010-6.
^ Bradnock, Robert W.; Bradnock, Roma (2002). Footprint Goa Handbook: The Travel Guide. Footprint Handbooks. p. 275. ISBN 978-1-903471-22-7.

[1] Maunder, Hilke (1992). Goa (India). Hayit Publishing. p. 13. ISBN 978-1-56634-010-6.

[2] Bradnock, Robert W.; Bradnock, Roma (2002). Footprint Goa Handbook: The Travel Guide. Footprint Handbooks. p. 275. ISBN 978-1-903471-22-7.

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Agrashala

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