We were having a gala time in Goa enjoying at the exotic beaches, the amazing historical monuments, and pious temples etc. The Se Cathedral, the Shantadurga temple and the St Augustine tower were some of the architectural delights that we visited at Goa. Now we were running out of time and there was still so much to explore in this heritage city. So we tried to cover as many popular tourist attractions as possible. The next destination that we set foot to on out Goa trip was the Shri Manguesh temple located at Priol in the Ponda taluka, Panaji.
This temple is one of the most famous holy places of worship for the Hindu community in Goa. Tourists from all parts of the country come to offer their devotion to the presiding deity lord Shiva. The temple lies merely at a distance of 21 kilometres from the capital city Panaji. Due to the existence of this famous monument the surrounding area is also referred as Mangueshi.
This temple is one of the most famous holy places of worship for the Hindu community in Goa. Tourists from all parts of the country come to offer their devotion to the presiding deity lord Shiva. The temple lies merely at a distance of 21 kilometres from the capital city Panaji. Due to the existence of this famous monument the surrounding area is also referred as Mangueshi.
This place of sanctity draws its roots from long back in history. In the ancient era this temple was located in Cortalim. A number of Hindu temples were ravaged during the Portuguese invasion in Goa to steer clear of the same fate the devotees removed the idol of lord Shiva or the Shiva Linga from this temple and placed it at Priol where the present day Manguesh temple is erected.
Since its construction in the year 1560 when the linga was moved to its present location the temple have undergone renovation a couple of times. The Manguesh temple in Goa was last renovated in the year 1973. Since then this ancient structure has stood the tests of time and maintained itself as a cherished heritage of the city. The ancient architecture of this monument is awe – inspiring. It presents a perfect blend of the Christian, Hindu and muslim styles of architecture.
The Jatra is a famous religious event that is held annually from this temple premises. During the Jatra in the month of January the temple is majestically lit up and its beauty is unexplainable in words. Thousands of devotees of Lord Shiva flock to this temple to be part of this mega event.
Since its construction in the year 1560 when the linga was moved to its present location the temple have undergone renovation a couple of times. The Manguesh temple in Goa was last renovated in the year 1973. Since then this ancient structure has stood the tests of time and maintained itself as a cherished heritage of the city. The ancient architecture of this monument is awe – inspiring. It presents a perfect blend of the Christian, Hindu and muslim styles of architecture.
The Jatra is a famous religious event that is held annually from this temple premises. During the Jatra in the month of January the temple is majestically lit up and its beauty is unexplainable in words. Thousands of devotees of Lord Shiva flock to this temple to be part of this mega event.