Mhalasa Temple At Mardol
Ponda is the home to number
of imaginative temples. Ponda has been considered as elegant place of
religion’s and all sacred temples are positioned in this locality. The
architecture of temples is unique and it is
structured in both Indian and Mughal style. It attracts large numbers of
tourists all around the world.
Start your trip by visiting
the legendary temple of Mhalasa Narayani situated on NH4 at a distance of 2km
from city centre Mardol, Ponda , North Goa. This temple is dedicated to the goddess Mhalasa Lakshmi the
goddess of wealth and prosperity presiding as divine being of the temple. The
goddess Mhalasa is accepted as Vishnu’s companion. There is another belief
that Mhalasa is the female form of lord Vishnu. Lord Vishnu took the ritual of
Mohini i.e. an extremely beautiful woman and trapped the demons away from their
sinful intent of destroying the world. Mhalasa temple is more prominent for the huge brass
bell. The bell does not have the ringer. It is believed the ringer was attached
only when somebody have to be testify. It was accepted as truth, if someone
lied while ringing the bell, the person will die in three days. Since this
belief is followed from Portuguese reign and now it is accepted in the court of
law. The daily worship of the goddesses namely Grampurush, Bhagwati, Dadh,
Simha Purush and Mhal Purush is carried
before worshiping the main goddess.
It is also famous for the
brass samai (ornamental lamp pillar) which is in the courtyard of temple. On
the annual festival day or jatra, the brass samai is lit up with oil wicks and
this scene is likely to be observed.Jaiyanchi puja in the month of august and
the Kojagiri Pornima just after the monsoon on full moon day are two special
festivals held in this temple. In traditional
ceremonies, large number of crowd gathers to participate and sing glories.
There is facility for tourist to stay within the temple complex, vegetarian and
goan foods are served for lunch and dinner.
There is an ancient water
tank behind the temple and the atmosphere of this place is too calm.
“With splendid blessings make
a
visit to this sacred
home”…………..
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