Shri Mangueshi Templeश्री मंगेशी मंदिर
A big Shiva temple near Ponda with a tall lamp tower and a temple tank.
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
Height45 m above sea level
Time needed1 hr
Base and nearbyPonda, Ponda
EntryFree
About Shri Mangueshi Temple
The best known temple in Goa, dedicated to Mangesh, a form of Shiva, at Priol near Ponda. Its present form dates to the 1700s and mixes Hindu, Islamic and Portuguese touches, with a seven-storey lamp tower, a white nave and a calm temple tank. The deity was moved here from Cortalim during the Portuguese period, to a safer place. Dress modestly, remove footwear and expect longer queues on Mondays and festival days.
What to see and do
- Seven-storey lamp tower
- Temple tank and white nave
- Deity moved here from Cortalim
- Festival days draw large crowds
- Shantadurga Temple close by
Opening status, best time and closures here are estimates from usual seasons and past patterns, not live information. Confirm with the local authority before you go. Terms of use
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