GOA TEMPLES

Shree Manguesh Temple

Dedicated to Lord Shiva, build in 16th Century, 20 Kms from Panaji at Priol Ponda taluka. Mangeshi is this distinct structure dedicated to Lord Shiva & located on a hillock surrounded by lush green hills. Its lofty white tower at the entrance is a landmark in the countryside.

Shree Mahalsa Narayani Temple

21 Kms. from Panaji at Mardol in Ponda taluka. The temple is famous for its ' Deep Stama' it is 1 km down the road from the Mangueshi temple.

Narcinya Temple

24 Kms. from Panaji at Veling in Ponda taluka, the temple is dedicated to Lord Vishnus Narcinva Avtar.

Shree Shantadurga

Is on of the richest temple dedicated to Shantadurga, the Goddess of peace, 33 Kms from Panjim at Kavlem, the goddess who mediates between Vishnu and Shiva and has a rich and beautiful Garbhakuda where the holy deity is kept.

Shree Gopal Ganapati

24 Kms. from Panaji at Farmagudi, Ponda, the temple built by late Shri Dayanand Bandodkar, the first Chief Minister of Goa in 1966 is situated on the slopes of the hillock known as Farmagudi amidst beautiful natural surroundings near Bandora.

Shree Nagesh

The temple dedicated to God Shiva is situated in the village of Bandora about 4 kms to the east of Ponda. The temple Sabhamandap has a gallery on both sides that contains exquisite specimens of intricate wood carvings of the events of Ramayans on one side and the wooden images of Astadikapal and Gandharva on the other.