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Shree Mhalasa Narayani Temple, MardolThis temple is situated at Mardol
about 1 km from Shree Mangueshi Temple. The temple deity is "Mhalasa
Narayani"
an incarnation of Lord Vishnu, portrayed in a female form. The temple was
constructed in early 16th century. The deity was originally from Verna and was
moved to Mardol to avoid the Portuguese destruction during the early days of the
Inquisition. In the front of the temple lies a unique lamp tower and during the
annual Zatra in February and on special festival days like the Navratri, a
special 12.5 m brass lamp is lit. It is thought to be the largest lamp of its
kind in Goa and India. The pillars outside the temple are also exquisitely
carved.
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| Shree Mhalasa Narayani Temple-entrance |
Shree Mhalasa Narayani Temple-entrance |
Shree Mhalasa Narayani Temple-Lamp tower |
Shree Mhalasa Narayani Temple-Lamp tower |
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| Shree Mhalasa Narayani Temple-Lamp tower |
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Shree Mangueshi Temple, Mangueshi-PriolThis temple is situated at Priol, on a hillock surrounded by green hills. It is dedicated to Lord
Mangueshi an incarnation of Lord Shiva. The deity is originally from Cortalim and was
moved to Priol to avoid the Portuguese destruction in the early days of its
rule. It has undergone many renovations and today its style is uniquely Goan.
The oldest part of the temple complex is the water tank in front of the temple.
At the entrance to the temple is a majestic lamp tower, one of the special
architectural features of many Goan temples. There are about 12 "
Agrashalas" or
residences for pilgrims around the temple.
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| Shree Mangueshi Temple-Water Tank |
Shree Mangueshi Temple-Water Tank |
Shree Mangueshi Temple-Main Temple |
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| Shree Mangueshi Temple-Plaque at entrance |
Shree Mangueshi Temple-The famous Lamp
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Shree Laxminarsimha Temple, NagueshiThis is one of the most beautiful
temples in the area, and is situated at approximately 1 km from Mardol near
Nagueshi. It is dedicated to Lord Laxmi Narsimha , an incarnation
of Lord Vishnu
and his consort Laxmi. The deity here was also originally from a part of the
"Old
Conquests" and also moved to escape Portuguese destruction in its early days.
Shree Mahalaxmi Temple, BandodeThis is situated near the Shree Nagueshi
Temple at Bandode, about 4kms east of Ponda. It is dedicated to "Mahalaxmi", Lord
Vishnu's consort. The special feature of this deity is that she wears a "Lingam";
a symbol of Lord Shiva, on her head. Legend has it that she was a favorite
deity of the Kadambas and the Shilaharas, an ancient dynasty that ruled Goa. The
temple was moved from Colva, in Salcette taluka around the Inquisition to save
it from destruction by the Portuguese. The "Sabhamantap" or the main hall of the
temple contains a gallery of 18 wooden images of Lord Vishnu, one of the rarest
collections of its kind in the country.
Shree Nagueshi Temple, BandodeThis temple is situated at Bandode, 4km
east of Ponda. It is dedicated to Lord Naguesh, an incarnation of Lord
Shiva. In
front of the temple is an inscription in Marathi dated the " Paushal Bahul 30 of
the Hindu year 1335 of Shalivahana " that roughly corresponds to the year
1413.The temple faces west. According to local legend it was renovated by King
Shahu, grandson of Shivaji the Great. The " Sabha Mantap " or the main hall has a
gallery on either side with images carved in wood depicting scenes from the epic
"Ramayana". In the inner shrine is a "Lingam" a symbol of Lord Shiva. In front of
the shrine is an image of "Nandi" the bull, carved in black stone.
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| Shree Nagueshi Temple- front entrance |
Shree Nagueshi Temple-rear view |
Shree Nagueshi Temple-side view |
Shree Nagueshi Temple-Water tank |
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| Shree Nagueshi Temple- Lamp tower |
Shree Nagueshi Temple- Lamp tower |
Shree Nagueshi Temple- Lamp tower-close up |
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Shree Ramnathi Temple, BandodeThis temple is situated at Bandode near
Ponda and is dedicated to Lord Ramnath, an incarnation of Lord Shiva. After
entering the main door of the temple, one enters the "Sabha Mantap" or the hall
of worship. This structure was renovated in 1951. The main inner shrine has an
idol of Shree Ramnathi has four smaller shrines of Shree Laxminarayan, Shree
Shantadurga, Shree Betal, and Shree Sidhnath. The five together constitute the
Shree Ramnath Panchayatan. The Lingam in the temple originally came from the
village of Lotulim in Salcette taluka, and was moved to the present site in 1566
to escape the Portuguese wrath as during that period this area was a part of the
Bijapur Kingdom. It was renovated again in 1905. The main festival centered
around this temple is the "Maha Shivratri".
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Shree Ramnathi Temple-Entrance gate
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Shree Ramnathi Temple and Lamp Tower
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Shree Ramnathi Temple-Entrance
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Shree Ramnathi Temple and Lamp Tower
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Shree Ramnathi Temple- Lamp Tower
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Shree Shantadurga Temple, KavlemThis famous shrine is situated at
Kavlem and is dedicated to the goddess Shantadurga, an incarnation of Goddess
Parvati, consort of Lord Shiva. the temple was built in 1738 by Naro Ram Mantri
one of the ministers of King Shahu of Satara, grandson of Shivaji the Great. The
deity was shifted here from Kelsi, to escape the Portuguese during the
early days. The main shrine contains an image of Goddess Shantadurga flanked on
either side by Lord Vishnu and Lord Shiva.
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Shree Shantadurga Temple-entrance gate
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Shree Shantadurga Temple
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Shree Shantadurga Temple
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Shree Shantadurga Temple
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Shree Shantadurga Temple & Lamp Tower
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Shree Shantadurga Temple-Tulsi Plant
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Shree Shantadurga Temple-Tulsi Plant
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Shree Shantadurga Temple-Lamp Tower
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Shree Kamakshi Temple , Shiroda
This temple was originally located at Raia in Salcette and was
moved to its present location in 1564-1568. The temple is located at Shiroda. It
is dedicated to Goddess Kamakshi, an incarnation of Goddess Parvati, consort of
Shiva. By the side of the main temple are shrines dedicated to Shree
Shantadurga, Shree Laxmi Narayana and Shree Rayeshwar. There are Agrashalas
surrounding the main temple that provide lodging and boarding for pilgrims. The
main festivals celebrated here are Dusshera.
Shree Sanusthan Goudpadacharya, Kavle Math, KavlemThis "Math" is a
heritage of the Gaud Saraswat community, and is named after its sect founder.
The Math was shifted from Cortalim in 1630 to escape the Inquisition and
re-established by Shreemad Satchidanand Saraswati Swamiji.
Shree Gopal Ganapathi, FarmagudiThis is the most modern temple in the
area, situated at Farmagudi, near the village of Bandivade, at Ponda. It's idol,
the stone image of Lord Ganapathi, son of Lord Shiva, was discovered by cowherds
and later on a small temple was built to house the deity. The first building of
this temple commemorates the celebration of the Portuguese retreat following the
sudden appearance of the Marathas under King Sambhaji. The present Temple was
constructed by The Late Dayanand Bandodkar, Goa's first chief minister and the
new metallic alloy idol of "Gopal Ganapathi" was consecrated on April 24 1966.
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| Shree Gopal Ganapathi Temple |
Shree Gopal Ganapathi Temple |
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