Shri Mangueshi Temple Information :

Location : Priol, Ponda taluka, North Goa district
Significance : Dedicated to Lord Manguesh, an incarnation of Lord Shiva
Festivals : Annual Jatra held in the month of January

About the Shri Mangueshi Temple in Goa :

The Shri Mangueshi temple is situated at Mangueshi in Ponda Taluka. It is the most famous among temples and is situated along the National Highway-4A about 23-km from Panaji. The Shri Mangueshi Temple draws thousands of visitors and devotees 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. The temple is dedicated to the Lord Shiva and dates back to early 17th Century. The temple is perched on a hillock amidst verdant green rolling hills.

Though small in structure it has an air of distinguishing elegance. Its lofty white tower at the entrance is an attraction of the countryside. A gateway at the roadside leads to a paved path and courtyard. In the courtyard stands a seven-storey 'Deepmal' (tower for oil lamps). The floor of the Shri Mangueshi Temple is cemented with marble, and bands of ornamental tiles adorn the white walls. The sanctum houses a Shiva Lingam. A golden 'Shesha', the Linga and an image of Shiva comprise the main altar. Festivals and periodical devotional activities are conducted with great enthusiasm.

This temple is prominent for its immaculate 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. The temple is small yet splendid with all the component of a Hindu temple, like the Prakara, mini shrines, Garbha Griha, grand towers and large courtyards.

How to Reach the Mangueshi Temple :

Similar to the Mahalasa and Naguesh temples, the Mangueshi temple is located very near to the NH 4A connecting Ponda to Panaji.