Agrashala ( अग्रशाला in

Sanskrit Sanskrit (; attributively , ; nominally , , ) is a classical language belonging to the Indo-Aryan branch of the Indo-European languages. It arose in South Asia after its predecessor languages had diffused there from the northwest in the late ...

, 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

Mahajana A Mahajana () refers to one the twelve beings of spiritual authority affiliated with the Hindu deity Vishnu, who are described to teach religious ideal, and who, by his conduct, sets an example for others to follow. Literature The Bhagavata Pu ...

s: *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

Guru Guru ( sa, गुरु, IAST: ''guru;'' Pali'': garu'') is a Sanskrit term for a "mentor, guide, expert, or master" of certain knowledge or field. In pan-Indian traditions, a guru is more than a teacher: traditionally, the guru is a reverentia ...

s *Canteen *Some times can be even used as a Vahan shala

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