Shri Mangueshi Temple stands in Mangeshi village at Priol in Ponda taluka, about 21 km from Panaji. It is dedicated to Shri Mangesh, a form of Shiva, and is the family deity of many Goud Saraswat Brahmin families. The deity was moved here from Kushasthali (Cortalim) in the sixteenth century during Portuguese rule. Look for the domed shrine, the courtyard tank and the tall deepastambha, a lamp tower lit during festivals. Dress modestly and check photography rules inside the temple.
- Address: Mangeshi, Priol, Ponda, Goa 403401
- How to Reach: About 21 km from Panaji and 5 km from Ponda town on the Panaji to Ponda road. Buses and taxis from Panaji or Ponda stop near Mangeshi village.
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