Shri Nagesh, Bandora


         Built in 1413, Shri Nagesh is one of the most ancient temples in Goa. This temple is dedicated to Lord Naguesh an aspect of Lord Shiva.

In front of the temple is an inscription in marathi script, indicating the year 1335 of the shalivahana saka, corresponding to 1413 AD, as the time of construction of the shrine. A stone sculpture of the Nandi Bull, the vehicle of Lord Shiva is set at the entrance of the main shrine.

The worship hall of the temple has pillars with colourfully painted intricate woodcarvings narrating stories from Ramayana and Mahabharata. On either side of the sanctum are ancillary shrines of Lakshmi- Narayan and Lord Ganesh.

The temple has a five-storied Deepstambh (lamp tower). Also the centuries old water tank(Kunda) is also worth watching. The reservoir is built in such a way that from a certain location, one can see the reflection of the idol of Lord Naguesh and the lighted lamps in the inner sanctum.

The temple is the oldest in the region and of considerable archaeological importance, as it was never touched by the Portuguese vandals.

Festivals
The Naguesh jatra (festival) is celebrated here on full moon (Pournima) and the Anguish Satrap festival is celebrated here during the month of November.


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