Nagesh Maharudra Temple,
Bandora – History
The Saraswats established Nagesh Maharudra deity at Bandivade. Unlike the other
deities, Nagesh Maharudra found a safe abode right from the start and did not
have to be shifted from place to place. This temple was unaffected by the
religious persecution of Portuguese rulers in the 16th Century.
Antruj of Ponda Mahal was not under the domain of the Portuguese power and this
facilitated the migration of Saraswat deities like Shanta Durga, Ganapati etc.
to Antruj.
Sculptures of Shiva-Parvati and
Ganesh have been excavated from the temple premises. Archeologists have
assigned these idols to 7th Century CE based on their style. This
deity was known as Nagnath in ancient times, as stated in a copper plate,
bearing the year 1222 Saka (1300 A.D.). There is an inscription in the temple
premises.
It makes reference to a gift of
Lands named after Veda Khandikechem Kulgar, Nagzri Mallo, paddy field & Ruvi
Kulgar in favour of the deities of Shri Nagesh & Shri Mahalaxmi for Sevas
on Kartik Poornima by Shri Mayeen Shenvi Wagle, an officer of the kingdom, in
the year 1413 A.D. or 1335 Saka, during the rule of King Veer Pratap Devaraya
of Vijayanagara Dynasty.
This temple was rebuilt in 1702
Saka (1780 A.D.) by Shri Wadiye from Kumbarjuvem, on behalf of his
mother-in-law hailing from the family of Shri Narayan Fonde Kamat. It was
rebuilt by Shrimati Savitri Kamat, widow of Shri Narayan Fonde Kamat, of Kumbarjuvem,
at her own cost. The opening ceremony of the new construction took place on
Falgun Shudha Tritiya, Shri Shaka 1702, Sharvari Sanvatsare.
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