Śrī Maṅgeśī Mandir

Maṅgeśa (Śiva) · Priol, Ponda, North Goa · Goa

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Goa's white temple with a seven-storey lamp tower

⭐ Why it is famous

The kuladevatā of many Goud Saraswat families, known for its Portuguese-influenced white architecture and dīpastambha.

The liṅga was moved from Kushasthali (Cortalim) to Priol in the 16th century to escape Portuguese iconoclasm; the present temple dates to 1744.

Nearest railway station

Karmali (KRMI) — 14 km

Nearest bus stand

Priol, Ponda bus stand — state transport buses stop here.

Nearest airport

Goa (Dabolim) (GOI) — 22 km

By road

On NH-748 between Panaji and Ponda; taxis and buses frequent.

This temple does not publish a rate list. Darśan is free; ārcanā, abhiṣeka and other sevās are booked at the counter inside the temple on the day.

Places to see besides the temple — tap any one to open it in Google Maps.

Budget	Standard	Comfort
₹2,500	₹5,500	₹14,000

Indicative only — travel, stay and food, excluding shopping

October–March