Ramnathi Temple, Ramnathim, Goa
Ramnathi Temple is a Hindu Temple dedicated to Lord
Shiva, located in the Ramnathim Village, Bandora near Ponda City in Ponda
Taluk in the North Goa district of Goa, India. This
temple belongs to the Goud Saraswat Brahmins (G.S.B) community (belonging to
Kavale mutt & Kashi Mutt).
Legends
It is said that Lord Rama, after slaying Ravana in the
battle was filled with remorse at the killing. In order to seek redemption for
his act, he installed a Shiva Linga (symbol of Lord Shiva), on the shores and
hence came to be known as Rameshwar or Ramnath. Lord Shiva came and sent Rama
to Guru Gorakshnath. There are 12
Panths and one of the Panth started from Rama. This came to be known as
Ramanath.
History
The original temple of Ramnathi was located in Loutolim in Salcette,
Goa. The Temple was built by Gaud Saraswat Brahmins who had migrated from
Rameshwar on the southern shores of India. The Idol of Ramnathi was shifted to
the present site in the 16th century to prevent its destruction by
the then Portuguese authorities. Bandora
was under the control of Bijapur at the time. The Ramnathi temple completed 450
years at its present location in May 2011.
The Temple
The Temple follows Panchayatana style i.e. the main
shrine is surrounded by four subsidiary shrines. There is a five-storied Deep Stambha
(lamp tower) in the courtyard with images of Hindu saints carved on its base. The
Sabha mandapa of the temple has no pillars but it has a special gallery for the
ladies. The sanctum door has some exceptionally beautiful scenes depicted on it
in silver metal.
One scene depicts devotees worshipping a Linga and the
other shows Lord Vishnu with his consort Lakshmi sitting on his couch of a
coiled snake. Presiding Deity is called as Ramnath. He is housed in the sanctum
in the form of Lingam. The sanctum is surrounded by the shrines of Lakshmi
Narayan, Siddhinath (Ganesh), Betal and
Kala Bhairava. The Temple has the idols of the Goddess Shanteri (Shanta Durga)
from Rivona and the Goddess Kamakshi from Loutolim.
Festivals
The annual festival or Jatra of the temple is celebrated
with pomp by the devotees with the traditional Palakhi (palanquin) parading
around the temple carrying the idol of the deity.
Contact
Ramnathi Temple,
Ramnathim, Ponda
Goa – 403 401
Phone: +91 832 233 5174
/ 233 5281
Email: ramnathd07@gmail.com
Connectivity
The Temple is located at about 100 meters from Ramnathim
Bus Stop, 700 meters from Kavlem Bus Stop, 5 Kms from Ponda Bus Stand, 23 Kms
from Verna Railway Station, 30 Kms from Panjim and 34 Kms from Goa Airport. The
Temple is situated on Ramnathim, Bandora near to Ponda City.
Location
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