 Traditionally, a hālau was constructed as a sacred space and dedicated to the god Laka.Although Hawaiians had many gods, within a hālau Laka was important as evidenced by the "kuahu," or altar, which stood in the hālau space and required constant care.The kuahu was adorned with greenery in honor of the Gods, song-offerings and "pule", or prayers"," were also offered to this sacred dwelling space within the hālau.