Shri Nageshi Temple

Shri Nageshi Temple in Ponda, Goa, is a revered site known for its spiritual significance and architectural beauty. Nestled amidst the lush greenery of Goa, this temple offers a serene and peaceful atmosphere for visitors to explore and experience.

Whether you're a spiritual seeker or a history enthusiast, a visit to this temple is sure to leave a lasting impression.

Sri Nageshi Maharudra temple & Sri Mangeshi Mahalakshmi temple is the kuladevatha of saraswaths - kannadigas , konkans and marathis . These people must come here and offer prayers and seek blessings for the welfare of them and their family members. This temple is serene , divine and full of positive energy. It is an ancient temple with Lord Shiva as the main deity.
Many rituals are done here at priests houses as per our requirements.
Must visit regularly and offer our prayers for blessings and soul purification and peace of mind.

One of my favourite temples in Goa. Very well maintained and the location is quiet and peaceful. The best part is the temple lake surrounded by supari trees. As a kid I remember coming here to swim in the lake. But now it is locked. The temple is usually less crowded so you can spend some peaceful time here.

A well maintained temple in Ponda. Very clean surroundings.
Parking is an issue at this temple and cars have to be kept in a small parking area in front of the temple, however a larger parking area has been made at the back side of the temple.
The temple has good washroom and drinking water faculties.
The temple tank is very clean and well maintained. Many local children visit the tank to swim.

One of the most peaceful places to visit in Goa. Absolutely serene, this temple of Shri Nagesh is one of the avatars of Shiv ji

A must visit to this great Mandir - Indo Portuguese architecture

A very calm and refreshing place with very high spiritual energy. Also a great example of indo Portuguese architecture. The unique design of this temple makes it stand out.

Nageshi Sateri temple is a must watch' temple in South Goa. Dedicated to Lord Shiva the temple has two more temples inside. Lunch is also available as Prasadam and seva.

"Firstly, the drive was amazing to this temple. Gives you positive vibes. The temple is very beautiful.
Very ancient temple and most popular among local and neighboring states.
Temple area is big, spacious, very clean and neat maintained.
Clam and relaxing place. I must say it was a great experience visiting it."

Excellent temple. Pound is superb. Not for swimming.

Peaceful temple and the premise is very appealing. The architecture is marvellous and the campus is clean. Also the temple has paintings or Ramayana on the walls which look fabulous. The temple has a lake next to it and has lots of fishes in it. The canteen food is delicious and one of the best charities I’ve ever seen. Devotees from all over the world visit this temple and find peace. Definitely a must visit in Goa. Although it’s a bit secluded and finding a taxi is difficult. Do try to hire a car or tell the taxi to wait until you visit the temple. Overall very peaceful and soothing experience.

One of oldest GSB kuladevata temple 🛕 🙏 Temple environment is very peaceful. We stayed in Non AC rooms were spacious and very tidy. Appreciate the management for maintaining it. Management is very friendly. Also canteen food was really simple and delicious, something you except when you are travelling away from home. Until next year... Shrre Nagesh Maharudra maharaj ki Jai!!🙏

This is temple of God Shiva located in old Goa. It is mainly worshipped by GSB community. All the rituals are performed in traditional manner. Clean Bhakt niwas for stay and canteen for food is available. Parking facility is also available. Worth visiting on Monday and during festivals.

Shree nagehi Temple environment is Peaceful and is stil maintained , inside temple it's same as it was from before temple is 100years old and in situated in antruz Mahal ( ponda - bandora)with multiple old and. Famous temples in the area ,temple has a wedding ac hall and rooms 30+ , the lake view is pleasing to eyes .

One of the best place to visit in Goa. Well maintained temple with lot's of Areca palm tree's (Areca catechu (सुपारी कत्था) a species of palm which grows in much of the tropical Pacific, Asia, and parts of east Africa.)

There's a lake also you can see many types of fish in this lake.
Very peaceful place you can re-energize here.

An Ancient Temple but renovated in 1780 A. D. by Shri Wadiye from Kumbarjuvem on behalf of his mother-in-law, Smt. Savitri Kamat, widow of Shri Narayan Kamat.
Presiding Deity : Shri Nagesh Maharudra. Other Deities : Shri Laxmi Narayan and Shri Ganapati.

Important Festivals : On every Monday evening, the procession of Shri Nagesh in shibika till 09:30 pm., Shri Laxmi Narayan on every Dashmi, and Shri Ganapati on every fourth day of each month (Vinayaki) in the same manner except in the Chatur mas.

Darshan Seva : The consultation of oracle is made by placing boiled rice grains to the pindika on the days except Mondays, Ekadashi, Amavasya and all festival days.

Kulavis : This is an ancient Kuladevata temple of GSBs belonging to Kaushik Gotra (Surnames: Nayak, Shanbhag, Shenai, Rao, Kelkar etc), Vatsa Gotra (Surnames: Pai, Kamat, Kamath, Shenvi, Mallya, Kaikini, Asgekar etc.) and Bharadwaj Gotra (Prabhu). In addition the families of Dhempo and Gharse are also worshippers.

Journey Details : Located at Bandiwade or Antruz Mahal. Situated on Pharmagudi-Kavalem-Ponda road about 800 meters from Pharmagudi, 26.2 kms. from Panaji on Panaji-Belgaum Highway.

Nearby Interesting places : The surroundings are encircled by ranges of hills on the three sides, and the river Aghanashini flows on the fourth side. A rivulet flows round the year through the heart of the village on its either side. One can see the dark green fields. There are number of springs found in several places in the surrounding hills with areca plantations. The temple is facing west and in front is the temple tank. The water here is ever flowing and is clean. "Pillar of Shri Mangesh, Dome of Shri Shantadurga, Tank of Shri Nagesh, Square of Shri Mahalasa and Gana of Shri Kamakashi", this is a popular saying in Goa. The temple of Shri Jagdamba Mahalaxmi is just 300 metres away.

History : Shri Nagesh Temple is a "Swayambhu" shrine of Lord Shankar known for its miraculous myths. The history is not available at present, except a reference in the folk songs. The environs known as Nagzar had in the past a grove of Shami trees. As the legend goes a cow-boy noticed that a cow from his herd used to visit the place regularly and showered milk. This led to the discovery of Shivlinga. A distinctive feature of Devasthan is that it was unaffected by the religious persecution of Portuguese rulers in the 16th Century. This was because at that time Antruj of Ponda Mahal was not under the domain of the Portuguese power and this facilitated the transits of Saraswat deities Shri Nagesh, Shantadurga, Ganapati etc. to Antruz & Bhatagram (Dicholi). In the compound of the Devastan, there is an inscription, which is an undisputed document about the antiquity of this temple. It relates to a gift of Lands named after 'Vedakhandikechem Kulagar', 'Nagzri Mallo, paddy field & 'Ruvo Kulagar' 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 Vijay Nagar. At that time, Shri Nanjan Gosavi was the Governor of Goa. In those days the deity was known as Nagnath, as stated in a copper plate, bearing the year 1229 Saka, found in Savai Verem. One stone idol of Uma - Mahesh & one of Ganesh have been found in the compound of the temple. From the style of the sculpture the Archaeologists are of the opinion that they belong to the Seventh and Eighth century respectively. Therefore, it is beyond doubt that the temple existed here even before the Seventh Century.

Nagueshi or Nagesh is a form of Lord Shiva worshipped by Hindu Goans in India. The temple lies in verdant surroundings in the Ponda district of Goa. Unlike many other Hindu temples of Goa which were shifted out of the Velha Conquistas the Nagueshi Temple is at its original place. It has, however, been renovated a number of times. It is located in Bandode village, Ponda, North Goa district.

1413 AD stone inscription in the Nagueshi Temple in Ponda speaks of Purush Shennvi's son Maee Shennvi of Kullalogram (cuncolim/Kuncoliem) being granted the village of Bandode (Bandivade) to carry out the rituals of Shri Naguesh and Shree Mahalakshmi temples.

Within the temple precincts is a magnificent tali or water reservoir surrounded by palms. The reservoir is built so that standing at a certain location around the tali, a person can view the reflection of the idol of Lord Naguesh and the lighted lamps in the inner sanctum.

A Unique and Wonderful place of 'Lord Naguesh' (incarnation of Lord Shiva). Mandir is sweet and Small, with truly presence of God.

Inside the temple is very peaceful, Pleasant and Holy too. Inside the temple in the first 'Nandi' (Shiva's Vahan) is embedded (Nandi/Bull signifies that place belongs to Lord Shiva) Lord Naguesh is worship in the middle (Main Diety) and on the right part of the temple Lord Ganpati and on the left part (Lord/Goddess) couple Laxmi Narayan is worshipped.

Inside celling walls are beautifully decorated portraying stories of different God-Goddesses.

On the Top of the Temple is 'Kalas' Golden which is very Enticing. 'Deep Stambh' decorated with different Myths are standing outside the temple which is beautiful and pleasing. 'Tali' (waterbody) in front of the temple is one of the Biggest and Cleanest in the Goa. Tali is very beautiful, surrounded by 'Kulagar' (Farm mostly consist of Palm trees and other spices)at one side is unique and sacred. {Just be around for sometime to feel the Beauty and peace.} 'Tusli Vrundavan' and 'Naga shrine' is located on the left side of the temple, 'Holy Well' (water used only for various activities performed in the temple) is just behind the temple, also on the right side there is Shrine of 'Purus'( protector-Gram Purus- each family have their own, which can be understood by visiting the place- Names if Families are mentioned accordingly), 'Chowgudo' (a traditional music played by people/temple staff during specific timing for making the deity happy/entertain.) Chowgudo is located in the room provided on the top of side entrance.

There is an 'Agarshala' Rooms for Stay (mostly for Mahajans- Members of the temple accordingly) , Hall ( Air-conditioned/open) is also available around temple premices for public for conducting functions like weddings,thread ceramonies etc.) can enquire about details with the staff committee office which is located just outside the temple in one corner.

Several Rituals and Ceremonies (For Eg. Zatra, Kartik Punav, Mahuradra, Kirtan, Gokulashtami etc etc.are conducted regularly which are unique & sacred as per calendar. Puja is performed by Pujari/Pandit along with Aarti on daily basis. Every Monday night 'Palki' (Handbarrow) Utsav is celebrated, (Deity is taken for round in Temple area) Aarti, Prasad is served.

Parking , wheel chair accessible entrance facilities are available at the temple gate. Being a sacred Holy place, do have Bath and visiting is recommended.

Area is very clean, atmosphere is Fresh, visiting during any time of the day makes happy & fruitful.

Do visit and complete your wishes by worshipping the Lord.

Keep Goa Green & Clean.

Beside beach goa is very rich by culture it shows in the various temple in that list nageshi temple is one of the best place to visit & understand goan culture.

Very clean and serene surroundings. A must visit temple.