Agrashala Explained

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

See also

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

Notes and References

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