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worshipped by

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. The temple lies in verdant surroundings in the Ponda district of Goa. Unlike many other

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s of Goa which were shifted out of the Velha Conquistas the Nagueshi Temple is at its original place. It has, however, been renovated a number of times. It is located in Bandode village, Ponda, North Goa district. Within the temple precincts is a tali or water reservoir surrounded by palms. The reservoir is built so that standing at a certain location around the tali, a person can view the reflection of the idol of Naguesh and the lighted lamps in the inner sanctum. The temple has recently banned entry of foreigners into the temple citing objectionable dressing and conduct as the reason.

Temple inscription

A 1413 AD stone inscription in the Nagueshi Temple in Ponda speaks of Purush Shennvi's son Maee Shennvi of Kullalogram (

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/Kuncoliem) being granted the village of Bandode (Bandivade) to carry out the rituals of Naguesh and

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Shri Nageshi temple, Ponda, Goa.jpg, Side view of temple Shri Nageshi Temple in Ponda, Goa.jpg, View from the rear of temple

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