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Shree Mahalaxmi Saunsthan, Bandora

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Ponda, India

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Shree Mahalaxmi Saunsthan, Bandora Reviews | Rating 4.8 out of 5 stars (8 reviews)

Shree Mahalaxmi Saunsthan, Bandora is located in Ponda, India on Shree Mahalaxmi Sausthan Bandiwade Bandora. Shree Mahalaxmi Saunsthan, Bandora is rated 4.8 out of 5 in the category hindu temple in India.

Address

Shree Mahalaxmi Sausthan Bandiwade Bandora

Phone

+91 8322335355

Accessibility

Wheelchair-accessible car parkWheelchair-accessible entrance

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Dattprasad Kurtarkar

Liked that this temple follows all SOPs during this tough covid times.. temperature checks and masks are mandatory.

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Anjan Kaikini

Under the Portuguese rule, Portuguese relations with Hindus were not so good, it was during early 19th century Portuguese’s were so patient and co-operate with Hindus here in Bandora, in order to be grateful Hindus built here a temple called “Mahalaxmi” as she is referred to as Goddess of peace. Mahalaxmi is the Goddess of power and strength and is believed to be an incarnation of ‘Adishakti’-the supreme form of power and energy. The Shaktas- worshippers of Shakti cult, among the Saraswats, worshipped Adishakti in the form of the linga. Many accept Mahalaxmi as Pallavi, their supporting deity, who is believed to have been released when the gods and demons were churning the ocean for amrita the nectar of immortality. The Saraswats, at the time of their arrival in Goa , were worshippers of ‘Shiva-Shakti’- Shiva being represented by the ‘Linga’, and Shakti as the Goddess. Thus Shri Mahalaxmi was their Goddess and has been worshipped by the Shilahara rulers (750-1030 A.D.) and also the Kadamba Kings of Goa. This peaceful or Satvika form of devi that shows in the idol at this temple has a unique feature- that she wears linga on her head. In addition to the black granite stone idol that we can see now, there was also an Utsava idol made of ‘panchloha’ (five metals). It is said that during the Portugese inquisition in 1557, two non-Brahmins, Sapta and Phato, carried the Utsava idol in a box, to save it from the rage of the Portuguese who already had then destroyed the granite idol. Sapta and Phato traveled by boat along the Arabian Sea, crossed the Rasai River and reached Talawal or Durbat in Atrunja, and handed over the Utsava idol to the Bhandiwade Mahalaxmi Temple . As a reward, Satto and Phato were given two balls of rice after the midday mahapuja under the instruction from the goddess to the temple management. This practice is still carried out at a small hut constructed (near the temple) in memory of these two devotees

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Trupti Hede

One of the most beautifully maintained temple. It's not very big, but the ambience is worth a visit. The inner sanctum is filled with chirping of tiny sparrows and fragrance of the dhoop. Sit a few mints in peace to experience divinity

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sylvester gomes

Beautiful Architecture. Very clean surroundings. Very peaceful place. Only problem... was a bit difficulty finding the place as there were no large direction finders on the inner roads.

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nikhil shukla

Peaceful environment. You will forget everything here. Meditate here. They also have marriage lawns . That's why I got Festive vibes here. Will definitely visit next time. JAI SHREE MAHALAXMI

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Satyaki Gaonkar

One of the beautiful temple in Goa. The are is surrounded by tree with all basic necessities parking, Atm, medical store etc.

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lahiri chavali

Very peaceful temple, compared to other South Goa temples. Spend some time sitting here and listening to the sparrows.

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Saikumar Dhantal

Beautiful and clean temple, due to lockdown few restrictions are imposed. U can donate saree for Goddess of the temple and same can be taken as blessings.

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