What is garbhagriha?

Garbhagriha literally the Word means "womb chamber", from the Sanskrit Words garbha for womb and griha for house.

Garbhagriha or Garbha griha is the small unit shrine of a Hindu temple (innermost sanctum of a Hindu temple) where resides the murti (idol or icon) of the primary deity of the temple.

Only 'priests' (pujari) are allowed to enter the Garbhagriha.