Shri Dev Bhodhgeshwar Sansthan in Mapusa

SHRI DEV BODGESHWAR SANSTHAN

Mapusa, Goa, India

God

This temple is dedicated to Bodgeshwar. The idol is in a standing position, a majestic figure with a prominent mustache and colorful turban, holding a staff in his right hand and a torch in his left hand. The shrine is made of marble with artistic woodwork paneling.

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
Mapusa Bus Stand	1 KM	0832-2417712
Thivim Railway Station	17.1 KM	139
Goa International Airport	37.1 KM	0832-2540806

Railway Station Name	Distance	Contact Number
Thivim Railway Station	17.1 KM	139

Airport Name	Distance	Contact Number
Goa International Airport	37.1 KM	0832-2540806

Architecture

Shri Bodgeshwar Temple is dedicated to the Kanakeshwar Baba or Bodgeshwar, locally known as Bongini or Bodgini. He is considered an ‘Angavani’, a deity who fulfills the desires of his devotees when they make a vow to him. The Bodgini was a very approachable God sitting under a banyan tree. Goan devotees of any faith and religion would come to him with their problems and he solves their problems. The Bongini is thus considered as the ‘Guardian of Mapusa’, protecting the town and its people. The temple was originally built around the banyan tree called ‘Bogini’ which was worshipped by the devotees.

Religious Significance

Legend says that on moonless nights, one can sometimes see the torch held by the diety Bodgeshwar, as he roams the fields near the temple. The Bodgeshar Temple stands in the middle of the paddy fields with lush greenery all around. The secluded, serene and calm setting is favorable to peaceful prayers. It is believed that Bodgeshwar still roams in the fields at night carrying his torch and protecting the town. Long ago the towns people used to place coconuts and beedis in the route where he used to walk. The beed is used to disappear in the morning.

History

This temple was 500 years old.

Temple Timings

Day	Timings
All Days	08:00 AM - 08:00 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