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