Shri Mangueshi Temple is dedicated to Shiva. It is located about 23 km from Panaji (the capital of Goa) at Priol-Ponda Taluka. Even though it s rather small, it s beautiful, both the temple and the location, so it s worth visiting. Its white lamp tower at the entrance is a landmark of the countryside. Besides the temple itself, there s also a "Welcome Gate" as well as an elegant lamp tower which you ll see pictured in the following tip. Sri Manguesh temple originally stood in a secret location in Cortalim, and was moved to its present site between Mardol and Priol during the 16th century. The structure visitors see today dates from the 1700s.
