Nagesh Maharudra Temple
is a Hindu Temple dedicated to Lord Shiva, located in the Bandora Village near
Ponda Town in Ponda Taluk in the North Goa district
of Goa,
India. Nageshi is Kuladevatha of Gauda Saraswat Brahmins. The temple has
recently banned entry of foreigners into the temple citing objectionable
dressing and conduct as the reason.
Legends
Swayambhu
Linga:
Once, the area had a grove of Shami trees. A cowherd noticed
that a cow from his herd used to visit this place regularly and showered milk
at a particular spot. The cowherd digged the place and found the Shivalinga.
Sahyadri
Skanda Purana:
It is believed that the deity was brought by Parashurama
along with the Saraswath brahmins who migrated south. It is mentioned in the
Sahyadri Skanda Purana in the 53rd line.
History
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The Temple
This is a west facing temple with a beautiful tank in
front. Nandi can be found at the entrance of the Temple. Minor Shrines of Poorvachari, Betal and Raval
Nath can be found nearby. The mandapa (an assembly hall, generally
pillared, preceding the sanctum) has a gallery on both sides that contains
exquisite specimen of intricate wood carvings which depicts stories from the
Hindu epics – Ramayana and Mahabharata on one side and wooden images of
Ashtadikpalakas and Gandharva on the other side.
Presiding Deity is called as Nagesh Maharudra / Nagnath.
He is housed in the sanctum in the form of Linga. The Sanctum is crowned with a
dome. There is a circumbulatory path around the sanctum. The temple complex
houses a five-storeyed Deep Stambha. There are colourful images of gods and
goddesses around the base of the Deepa Stambha (lamp tower). There is a bedroom
with bed stead. There is a spacious square built of marble tiles opposite to
the bedroom.
The idols of Lakshminarayan and Ganapati in seated
position on the southern and northern side of the spacious square. There is a
magnificent tali or water reservoir surrounded by palms within the temple
precincts. The reservoir is built in such a way that standing at a certain
location around the tali, a person can view the reflection of the idol of Lord Nagesh
and the lighted lamps in the inner sanctum. The temple has Agrashalas with
well-equipped rooms and also halls for weddings and other functions.
Festivals
The annual Jatra of temple is held from Chaitra from
Ramanavami on words. Shivaratri is also celebrated grandly with Rathotsava on
Magha Amavasya (next day). Regular Utsavas held in the temple are Palaki
procession of Sri Nagesh on every Monday, Sri Laxmi Narayan on every Dashami
and Sri Ganapati on every Shukla Chaturthi (Vinayaki) in the same manner except
in the Chatur Mas.
Contact
Nagesh Maharudra Temple,
Bandora, Ponda Taluk,
Goa – 403401
Phone: +91 832 233 5039
Connectivity
The Temple is located at about 1 Km from Farmagudi Bus
Stop, 2 Kms from Kavalem, 4 Kms from Ponda Bus Stand, 23 Kms from Verna Railway
Station, 29 Kms from Panjim and 35 Kms from Goa Airport. The Temple is situated
besides the Nageshi Temple Bus Stop. The Temple is situated on Farmagudi – Kavalem
– Ponda Road.
Location
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