Mangueshi Temple
श्री मंगेशी मंदिर
Lord Mangesh · Ponda, Goa
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About the temple
One of the largest and most elegant temples in Goa Peace, removal of obstacles, and ancestral connection
Temple information
- Darshan timings
- 06:00 – 22:00
- Established
- 1560
- Best time to visit
- 18:00
- Entry fee
- Free
Deity
Lord Mangesh · मंगेश बाबा
- Deity form
- Shiva Lingam
- Religious tradition
- Sanatana Dharma
- Sanskrit name
- श्री मंगेश मन्दिर
- Also known as
- Mangueshi Temple, Shri Manguesh Sansthan
Darshan hours
- Daily
- 06:00 - 22:00
- Special days
- Open until midnight during Maha Shivratri
- Festival timings
- 24-hour access during Jatra
Aarti & rituals
- Morning aarti
- 07:00
- Midday aarti
- 12:30
- Evening aarti
- 19:30
- Night aarti
- 21:30
- Special aarti days
- Mondays
- Ritual schedule
- Panchamrut Snanam and Abhishek daily
- Pooja timings
- 07:00 AM - 01:00 PM
- Abhishek timings
- 06:30 AM - 08:30 AM
- Special poojas
- Rudrabhishek, Laghurudra
- Online pooja booking
- No
History & heritage
- Historical period
- Ancient
- Built by
- Originally in Cortalim; Relocated during Portuguese Inquisition
- Architect / builder
- Traditional Goan Craftsmen
- Construction materials
- Laterite stone, Lime plaster, and Tiles
- Historical events
- Relocation of the idol in 1560 to escape religious persecution
- Renovations
- Modern facade and Deepasthambha added in the 18th/19th centuries
- Archaeological importance
- Religious Heritage Landmark
- Legends
- Shiva took the form of a tiger to scare Parvati; she cried "Mam Girisha"
Architecture
- Architectural style
- Dravidian
- Architectural period
- 18th Century CE
- Structure
- Complex with multi-storied lamp tower
- Floors
- 17
- Gopuram
- No Gopuram; features a magnificent 7-story octagonal Deepasthambha
- Mandapa
- Large chandeliers and intricately carved wooden ceilings
- Sculptural features
- Stone Nandi and figures of various deities on the exterior
- Artistic elements
- Decorative floor tiles and blue/white exterior palette
- Construction technique
- Traditional Goan masonry
- Unique features
- The world-famous 7-story lamp tower
Festivals & events
Maha ShivratriMagh Purnima (Jatra)Sangodd
- Festival calendar
- Lunar calendar
- Special celebration days
- Mondays of every week
- Cultural events
- Palkhi procession on Monday evenings
- Annual events
- Annual Jatra
- Peak crowd season
- November to February
Visitor information
- ✓ Parking
- ✓ Wheelchair accessible
- ✓ Restrooms
- ✓ Drinking water
- ✓ Shoe keeping
- ✓ Prasadam counter
- ✓ Photography allowed
- Entry fee
- Free
- Dress code
- Traditional
- Best time to visit
- 18:00
- Parking capacity
- 100 vehicles
- Parking fees
- Free
- Donation counters
- Yes
- Donation methods
- Cash, UPI, Cheque
- Prasadam
- Coconut, flowers, and sweets