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
See also
[edit]References
[edit]- ^ 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.