Mardol Mahalasa
श्री महालसा नारायणी संस्थान
Goddess Mahalasa Narayani · Ponda, Goa
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About the temple
Famous for the massive brass Deepstambh and "Justice" lore. Protection from evil, justice in disputes, and prosperity.
Temple information
- Darshan timings
- 06:00 – 21:30
- Established
- 1567
- Best time to visit
- Sunday evening for the Palki procession.
- Entry fee
- Free
Deity
Goddess Mahalasa Narayani · देवी महालसा
- Deity form
- Combination of Vishnu and Shakti
- Religious tradition
- Gaud Saraswat Brahmin (GSB)
- Sanskrit name
- श्री महालसा नारायणी मन्दिर
- Also known as
- Mardol Mahalasa, Mohini Temple
Darshan hours
- Monday
- 06:00 AM - 09:30 PM
- Tuesday
- 06:00 AM - 09:30 PM
- Wednesday
- 06:00 AM - 09:30 PM
- Thursday
- 06:00 AM - 09:30 PM
- Friday
- 06:00 AM - 09:30 PM
- Saturday
- 06:00 AM - 09:30 PM
- Sunday
- 06:00 AM - 10:00 PM
- Break timings
- 12:30 PM - 3:30 PM
- Special days
- Extended during Magh Jatra and Navratri
- Festival timings
- Open past midnight during Jatra
Aarti & rituals
- Morning aarti
- 07:00
- Midday aarti
- 12:00
- Evening aarti
- 19:30
- Night aarti
- 21:00
- Special aarti days
- Sundays and Full Moon
- Ritual schedule
- Mahabhishek, Panchamrut, and weekly Palki procession.
- Pooja timings
- 08:00 AM - 11:30 AM
- Abhishek timings
- 07:30 AM - 10:00 AM
- Special poojas
- Navachandi, Saptashati Path, Tulabhar
- Online pooja booking
- No
History & heritage
- Historical period
- Ancient
- Built by
- GSB Community / Local nobility
- Construction materials
- Laterite, intricate wood, and a 12.5m brass lamp tower.
- Historical events
- Relocated from Verna in 1567 to prevent destruction by Portuguese.
- Renovations
- Restoration of the wooden mandapa in recent decades.
- Archaeological importance
- Famed for the massive brass Samai and pillars.
- Legends
- Known as the "Court of Justice"—falsehoods spoken here are said to bring ruin.
- Government recognition
- State Endowment
Architecture
- Architectural style
- Dravidian
- Architectural period
- 18th Century
- Structure
- Complex with large central courtyard.
- Floors
- 2
- Gopuram
- 21-tier brass Deepstambh
- Mandapa
- Exquisite wood carvings depicting the Dashavatara.
- Sculptural features
- Brass-embossed pillars and silver-plated doors.
- Artistic elements
- Traditional GSB temple art and glass chandeliers.
- Construction technique
- Interlocking wood and stone masonry.
- Unique features
- The deity is depicted wearing a sacred thread (Janeyu), unique for a female idol.
Festivals & events
Magh Shuddha JatraNavratriJaiichi Jatra
- Festival calendar
- Lunar calendar
- Special celebration days
- Sundays
- Cultural events
- Classical music and dance during the annual Jatra.
- Annual events
- Annual Palki Utsav
- Peak crowd season
- November to February
Visitor information
- ✓ Parking
- ✓ Wheelchair accessible
- ✓ Restrooms
- ✓ Drinking water
- ✓ Shoe keeping
- ✓ Prasadam counter
- Entry fee
- Free
- Dress code
- Traditional
- Best time to visit
- Sunday evening for the Palki procession.
- Parking capacity
- 40 vehicles
- Parking fees
- Free
- Donation counters
- Yes
- Donation methods
- Cash, UPI, Bank Transfer
- Prasadam
- Puran Poli , Ladoo
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