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Manguesh temple at Mangueshi in Ponda Taluka, the most prominent among
temples, is situated along the National Highway-4A about 23-km from
Panaji. This temple is famous for its pristine glory, which attracts
thousands of visitors every year and is gifted by the Welcome Gate, an
elegant lamp tower, a "Noubatkhana" overlooking the temple
tank and the "Agrashalas" on three sides. Although the Sri Manguesh temple originally stood in a secret location in Cortalim, and was moved to its present site between Mardol and Priol during the 16th century, the structure visitors see today dates from the 1700s. Within The Temple Enclosure A gateway at the roadside leads to a paved path and courtyard that leads to a water tank, overlooked by the white temple building, raised on a plinth. Also in the courtyard is a seven-storey 'Deepmal', a tower for oil lamps. Inside, the floor is paved with marble, and bands of decorative tiles emblazon the white walls. Flanked by large 'Dvarpala' guardians, embossed silver doorways with florite designs lead to the sanctum, which houses a Shiva Lingam. A golden "Shesha" besides the Linga and an image of Shiva constitute the main altar. Lore has it that Parvati, the heavenly consort of Lord Shiva came to Goa in search of her spouse who had disappeared from Kailasa following an altercation between them. The Lord tried to frighten her by appearing in the form of a tiger. Parvati beseeched Shiva to protect her in these terms. Trahi Mam Girisha (protect me the Lord of mountains). "Mam Girisha" subsequently became "Mangirisha" or "Manguesh". The temple is small yet grand with all the component of a Hindu temple, like the Prakara, mini shrines, Garbha Griha, grand towers and spacious courtyards. The entire complex, due to outlandish impact looks like a Gurdwara or palatial mansion, but when entering the complex, one finds our Hindu traditional gods and their accommodation according to Shastric injunctions. Devout worship is offered to this deity by its citizens and tourists as well. Festivals and periodical devotional activities are conducted with great zeal commendable. |
General Information |
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Location Mangueshi, Ponda Taluka, 23-km
From Panaji, Goa |
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Deity Lord Shiva |
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Main Attraction A Lamp Tower, A Welcome
Gate, A Noubatkhana & Agarshalas. |
Prime Attractions of Ponda |
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3-km away from Banastari Bridge on
Panaji-Ponda Road is situated the noteworthy temple dedicated to Devaki
Krishna at Marcel. The deity is said to have been brought from Chorao in
Tiswadi to Mayem in Bicholim and then shifted to its present place
during the days of religious persecution by the alien rulers.
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About 12-km from Kavalem is situated another
important religious monument which is dedicated to Sri Kamakashi. The
deity is believed to have come from Kamakhya, Guwahati in Assam, which
is her original abode. more.. |
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Situated at the foothill of
Kavalem, the Shantadurga temple boasts of a huge tank, a Dipa Stambha
and Agrashalas. The temple was built in 1728 AD during the reign of
Shahu Maharaj of Satara at the request of one of his ministers, Naro Ram
Mantri. more.. |
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