| Shree Mangesh Saunsthan | |
|---|---|
 | |
| Religion | |
| Affiliation | Hinduism |
| District | South Goa |
| Deity | Shiva |
| Festivals | Maha Shivaratri |
| Location | |
| Location | Mangeshi Village, Priol |
| State | Goa |
| Country | India |
| Architecture | |
| Date established | 1560 |
| Completed | 1560 |
Shri Manguesh temple (Devanagari: श्री मंगेश मंदिर) is Hindu temple, located at Mangeshi Village in Priol, Ponda taluk, Goa.[1] It is at a distance of 1 km from Mardol close to Nagueshi, 21 km from Panaji the capital of Goa,[1] and 26 km from Margao. Shree Mangueshi is the Kuldeva (family deity) of Saraswat Brahmins and other gotras. Shrimad Swamiji of Shri Kavale Math is Spiritual chief Of Shri Manguesh Saunsthan, Mangueshi. This temple is one of the largest and most frequently visited temples in Goa.[2]
In 2011, the temple along with others in the area instituted a dress code on visitors of the temple.[3]
- ^ a b Department of Tourism, Government of Goa, India - Manguesh Temple, Priol
- ^ David Abram (2003). Goa. Rough Guides. pp. 107–. ISBN 978-1-84353-081-7.
- ^ "Goa temple bans entry of foreigners, others impose dress code". NDTV.com.