Shree Nagesh Maharudra Temple in Ponda

SHREE NAGESH MAHARUDRA TEMPLE

Donshiwado, Ponda, Goa, India

God

Shri Nagesh Maharudra is the main deity of this temple, who is an incarnation of Lord Shiva. Here deity is in form of Lingam and Swayambhu.

Best Season To Visit

The best season to visit the temple is Winter season. The best months to visit are September to February.

Weather

Highest - March to May (35°C during day and 24°C during night)Average - May (35°C during the day and 27°C during night)Lowest - November to February (28°C during day and 20°C during night)Monsoon season - July to September

Dress Code

For men the dress code is Shirt & Trouser, Dhoti or Pyjamas with upper cloth.
For women the preferred dress code is saree or half-saree with blouse or chudidhar with pyjama and upper cloth.
Shorts, mini-skirts, middies, sleeveless tops, low-waist jeans and short-length T-shirts are not allowed.

Do's & Dont's

Do bathe and wear clean clothes before you enter the temple.
Do respect ancient customs and co-piligrims while at temple.

Smoking and drinking is prohibited in this temple.
Chewing betel leaves, tobacco, gutka and spitting inside temple is strictly prohibited.

transport connections

Name	Distance	Contact Number
Ponda Bus Stand	3.7 KM	0832-2438029
Karmali Railway Station	18.5 KM	139
Goa International Airport	34.8 KM	0832-2540806

Railway Station Name	Distance	Contact Number
Karmali Railway Station	18.5 KM	139

Airport Name	Distance	Contact Number
Goa International Airport	34.8 KM	0832-2540806

Architecture

Shree Nageshi Temple has the five-storied lamp tower or Deepstambha and the historic old water tank. It is built in such a way that standing at a certain point around the tank one can view the reflection of the idol of Lord Nagesh and the lighted lamps in the inner sanctum. In a typical style found in many Goan temples, the building is a beautiful, single story structure pained pink, red and white. Slanting roofs and domes complete the architecture. The Sabhamandap of Shri Nageshi temple has a gallery on both sides which contains exquisite wooden carvings depicting the scenes of the great Ramayana and Mahabharata on one side and the wooden images of Astadikpalaka and Gandharva on the other. A stone sculpture of the Nandi Bull- the vehicle of Lord Shiva is set at the entrance of the main shrine. On either side of the sanctum are ancillary shrines of Lakshmi Narayan and Lord Ganesh.

Religious Significance

The environs known as Nagzar had in the past a grove of Shami trees. A cowherd noticed a cow from his herd regularly showering milk on a stone in the forest. Thus the Shiva linga was discovered by the people.

History

The Nageshi Temple was built in 1413, when the region was under the rule of King Veer Pratap Devaraya of the mighty Vijaynagara Empire. The temple underwent an extensive renovation process in the days of Chatrapati Shahu the Maratha ruler of Satara. This beautiful temple stands where it was originally built and not on restored grounds. It remains unaffected by the Portuguese rulers who arrived in the 16th century, the reason being the Antruj of Ponda Mahal was not under Portuguese domain.

Temple Timings

Day	Timings
All Days	05:30 AM - 08:30 PM

Tours

Airports

Airport Name	Distance
Shamshabad	40 KM
Lorem Ipsum	12 KM

Railway Stations

Railway Station Name	Distance
Secunderabad	10 KM
Nampally	12 KM
Begumpet	6 KM
Lingampally	20 KM

Bus Stations

Bus Station Name	Distance
MGBS	35 KM
CBS	28 KM
kukatpally	20 KM
Lingampally	30 KM
Uppal	35 KM

Private Transports

Transport Name	Distance	Contact Number
Private Transport	8 KM	9546858757
Private Transport1	8 KM	9546858757
Private Transport1	8 KM	9546858757
Private Transport1	8 KM	9546858757
Private Transport1	8 KM	9546858757