A "worship area" refers to a designated space or location where people come together to show devotion, respect, or pray to a higher power. It is a place where religious or spiritual activities take place. Full definition
If having visited the toilet at church you walked back into the main worship area with your flies undone or with your skirt tucked into your pants, would... (premierchristianity.com)
Many temples are open to tourists — just be sure to dress appropriately (closed - toed shoes, shorts / pants that cover the knee, no bare shoulders) and act respectfully (no hats, sunglasses, smoking, gum chewing, or overly loud talking, and remember to remove your shoes before entering worship areas and to wield your camera thoughtfully). (matadornetwork.com)
Because the structure is unlike most churches and does not have spires and doors to direct a visitor to the sanctuary, a newcomer is first puzzled about how to enter the building and, once inside, must decide from among three corridors which one might lead to the worship area. (religion-online.org)