Mandodari Temple, Betki, Goa
Mandodari Temple is a
Hindu Temple dedicated to Goddess Shakthi located in Betki Village near
Marcel Town in Ponda Taluk in North Goa in the Indian state of Goa. Mandodari is considered as village deity of Betki
Village.
Legends & History
The word Mandodari is from Mand (water)
with Udar (stomach). It means someone who is born in the water. Few
people confuse this temple with temple dedicated to Mandodari, wife of Ravana,
demon king of Lanka. It is believed that the temple was built in honor of the
children, who were sacrificed for the betterment of village and free flowing
stream of water. There is no well water in Betki village so the main source of
water in this area is streams. This is how the village started worshiping this
deity.
The Temple
This is a small temple with sanctum and extended
Mandapam. Mandodari is considered as village deity (gramadevata) of Betki
Village. She is housed in the sanctum.
Connectivity
The Temple is located at about 700 meters from Betki Bus
Stop, 4 Kms from Marcel, 4.5 Kms from Marcel Bus Stand, 14 Kms from Karmali
Railway Station, 16 Kms from Ponda, 24 Kms from Panjim and 36 Kms from Goa
Airport. The Temple is situated close to Marcel Town in North Goa District.
Location
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