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Shri
NagueshAround
25 kms from Panaji, in the village of Bandode, lies the temple of Lord
Naguesh. The area surrounding the temple is known as Nagueshi and lies just
800 metres from Farmagudi on the way to Ponda.
There is a stone
plaque near the temple, dating back to 1413, which describes the donation of
surrounding lands to the temple by a local family. This was in the reign of
Veer Pratap Devraya of the Vijayanagar kingdom. There are stone idols of
Shiv-Paravati and Ganesh inside the temple which actually date back to the
seventh and eight century which has led to the conjecture of the temple
being in existence since that time.
Thus, unlike most temples in
the area, the Naguesh Temple has been in existence in its original location
for centuries. However, the present day building is a recent construction
having been renovated and patched up around the year 1880.
The
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.
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