Sri Nagueshi Temple

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Sight Address : Sri Nagueshi Temple is lies in verdant surroundings in the Ponda district of Goa. Edit

Detail InformationEdit

The Sri Nagueshi temple is dedicated to Lord Naguesh, who was known as Nagnath in ancient times. Lord Naguesh is another incarnation of Lord Shiva. Worth noting at the temple, are the colourful images of Gods and Goddesses around the base of the Deepstambha (lamp tower).

The temple has a magnificent ancient tali (water reservoir) surrounded by palms. The reservoir is built in such a way 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.

Sri Nagueshi Temple Goa

HistoryEdit

Sri Nagueshi temple is one of the most ancient and most revered temples in Goa. The inscriptions on the temple entrance declare the temple construction in 1413 AD (1335 Shalivahan Shake). The temple dedicated to Naguesh / Lord Shiva has a sculpture of Nandi the Bull vehicle Shiva at the entrance. The worship hall as well as the sanctum have been intricately designed and decorated using wood and carved pillars. The carvings depict stories from Ramayana and Mahabharata.

Must SeeEdit

Popular

Visiting TimeEdit

8.30AM to 12:30PM The reopen on 3.00 PM to 8:30PM

Closed OnEdit

12.30 pm to 3.00 pm

Best Season to VisitEdit

Goa can be visited all through the year. But the Best season to visit is from October to June. Summer (March to May) is hot in Goa but the sea breeze offers solace to the heat. Monsoon (June to September) offer heavy to medium rainfalls.

Best Time To VisitEdit

Morning , Afternoon, Evening.

Time Required for SightseeingEdit

30 to 45 minutes.

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How to ReachEdit

Taxi : The Nagueshi temple is located 4 km east of Ponda, off the NH 4 A connecting Ponda to Panaji.

Bus : There are frequent bus connections to Old Goa from Panaji and other places in Goa.

Train : Panjim is the nearest railway station.

Air : Dabolim airport, the only airport in Goa.

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Things to CarryEdit

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Safety / WarningEdit

During the monsoon season, which lasts till September, rains and thunder showers pelt the Goan plains. The humidity levels are at their highest during the monsoon months.