MANGUESH TEMPLE is located at Priol-Ponda, Goa.
According to the legends Lord Shiva had manifested into a tiger to scare Parvati. Parvati who was paranoid at the sight of the tiger went in search of Lord Shiva. Parvati was supposed to say “Trahimam Gireesh” but instead out of nervousness she said: “Trahimangeesh”.
The 400-year-old Shri Mangesh temple dedicated to Shiva stands out with its simple and yet exquisitely elegant structure.
A beautiful seven-storeyed deepstambh (lamp tower), stands at the gates in the temple complex. The temple also has a magnificent water tank, which is believe to be the oldest part of the temple.
