Mahalasa Narayani Temple, Mardolमहालसा नारायणी मंदिर, मर्दोळ
A pillared temple of Vishnu as Mohini, part of the Ponda temple belt.
See what is open on your dateOpen in Google MapsWhereNorth Goa, Goa
Panaji, Old Goa and Ponda
Panaji, Old Goa and Ponda
Best time to visit15 November to 28 February
Good seasonsPost-monsoon (October to November), Winter (December to February), Summer (March to May), Monsoon (June to September)
DifficultyEasy
Height35 m above sea level
Time needed45 mins
Base and nearbyPonda, Ponda
EntryFree
About Mahalasa Narayani Temple, Mardol
A temple at Mardol, near Ponda, dedicated to Mahalasa Narayani, a form of Vishnu as Mohini. The present building was raised in the 1500s after the original at Verna was lost, and it has a tall brass lamp tower and a pillared hall with carved wooden pillars. The shrine is peaceful early in the morning. Remove footwear and dress modestly.
What to see and do
- Brass lamp tower
- Carved wooden pillars in the sabha hall
- Quiet early morning darshan
- Spice plantations in the neighbourhood
- Part of the Ponda temple circuit
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