Ramnath Sansthan
श्री रामनाथी संस्थान
Lord Ramnath · Ponda, Goa
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About the temple
One of the few temples where Shiva is worshipped as Ramnath Relief from sins, family prosperity, and mental peace.
Temple information
- Darshan timings
- 05:30 – 21:30
- Established
- 1566
- Best time to visit
- Early morning (07:00 AM)
- Entry fee
- Free
Deity
Lord Ramnath · भगवान रामनाथ
- Deity form
- Shiva Linga
- Religious tradition
- Gaud Saraswat Brahmin (GSB)
- Sanskrit name
- श्री रामनाथ मन्दिर
- Also known as
- Ramnath Sansthan, Bandora Ramnath
Darshan hours
- Daily
- 05:30 AM - 09:30 PM
- Break timings
- 1:00 PM - 3:30 PM
- Special days
- Extended during Jatra and Shivratri
- Festival timings
- Open all night for Jatra
Aarti & rituals
- Morning aarti
- 06:30
- Midday aarti
- 12:30
- Evening aarti
- 19:30
- Night aarti
- 21:00
- Special aarti days
- Mondays, Mahashivratri
- Ritual schedule
- Daily morning Abhishek, Naivedya, and evening Aarti.
- Pooja timings
- 08:30 AM - 12:00 PM
- Abhishek timings
- 07:00 AM - 09:30 AM
- Special poojas
- Maharudra, Laghurudra, Shiv Pujan
- Online pooja booking
- No
History & heritage
- Historical period
- Ancient
- Built by
- Local GSB Trust / Community
- Construction materials
- Laterite, Marble, and wood carvings.
- Historical events
- Relocated from Loutolim in 1566 to escape religious persecution.
- Renovations
- Significant modern refurbishments to the Mandapa.
- Archaeological importance
- Historic center of the GSB community.
- Legends
- Lord Rama established the Linga to atone for the sin of killing Ravana.
- Government recognition
- State Endowment
Architecture
- Architectural style
- Dravidian
- Architectural period
- 19th/20th Century
- Structure
- Complex with large courtyard and tank.
- Floors
- 1
- Gopuram
- Features a traditional white Deepstambh.
- Mandapa
- Large hall with marble flooring and silver-embossed doors.
- Sculptural features
- Detailed Dashavatara carvings on the wooden ceiling.
- Artistic elements
- Brightly colored dome and traditional Goan architecture.
- Construction technique
- Reinforced masonry with traditional wood joinery.
- Unique features
- Presence of the Panchayatana in one complex.
Festivals & events
Ramnathi JatraMahashivratriNavratri
- Festival calendar
- Lunar calendar
- Special celebration days
- Mondays
- Cultural events
- Palki procession and musical nights during Jatra.
- Annual events
- Annual Palki Utsav
- Peak crowd season
- December to February
Visitor information
- ✓ Parking
- ✓ Wheelchair accessible
- ✓ Restrooms
- ✓ Drinking water
- ✓ Shoe keeping
- ✓ Prasadam counter
- Entry fee
- Free
- Dress code
- Traditional
- Best time to visit
- Early morning (07:00 AM)
- Parking capacity
- 30 vehicles
- Parking fees
- Free
- Donation counters
- Yes
- Donation methods
- Cash, UPI
- Prasadam
- Sheera, Coconut
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