Shri Mangueshi Temple
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One of the most important Hindu temples of Goa, dedicated to Shri Mangesh, a form of Shiva, with a tall deepastambha (lamp tower).
TempleMangeshi village, Priol, Ponda talukaBest time to visit: October to March; the annual jatra draws large crowds
Highlights
- The seven-storeyed deepastambha lit during festivals
- The temple tank and white-and-ochre buildings
- The palkhi (palanquin) procession on Mondays and festival days
Significance
According to tradition, the deity was moved inland to Priol from Cortalim in the 16th century to protect it during the Portuguese period. The temple is the family deity of many Goan Saraswat families.