About god: Shri Mahalasa Narayani is the Mohini avatar of the Hindu god Vishnu
Land Mark: Situated in Mardol, 5Kms. from Ponda and about 18Kms. from Margao. There are other temple of Shri Santeri, Shri Laxmi-Narayan, Grampursh, Bhagwati, Dadh, Simha Purush & Maha Purush,
Brief history: There is a belief that main temple of Goddess was originally located in Nepal. She was moved to Aurangabad in Maharashtra. During the Mughal rule the idol was moved to a secret location in Goa. And then small temple was built at Verna. Later when Portuguese conquered Goa the temple was again relocated in Mardol next to Shri Santeri Temple
The temple is famous for its Brass Lamp tower & huge brass bell which does not have a ringer .The ringer was attached when somebody wanted to testify, with the believed that the goddess will punish the person who lied while ringing the bell. Testimony in the temple was considered acceptable in the court of law during Portuguese rule.
Important Day: Palakhi on every Sunday.. The goddess is taken out for the ride around the temple in palenquin, decorated with colorful flower. ( Timing 5:00pm to 7:30pm )
Famous festival:The Magha Jatra (festival) at the temple and Navaratri are the days of importance in the yearly calendar.
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