Things to Know
Category
Spiritual
Duration
20 - 30 Minutes
Mobile Voucher
Accepted
Parking
Available
Disable
Friendly
Couple
Friendly
Baby
Friendly
Sitting Area
Available
Footwear Counter
Available
Souvenir shop
Available
Prayer room
Available
Dustbin
Available
Ticket
free entry
Adult
FREE
Children
FREE
Foreigner
FREE
Mobile Camera
FREE
Still Camera
FREE
Video Camera
FREE
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About
Shri Bodgeshwar temple is situated near Mapusa at about 12 km from Panaji. Locally, the place is known as Bodgini, It has a shrine which is dedicated to Kanakeshwar Baba or Bodgeshwar. Bodgeshwar is regarded as 'Angavani' which refers to one to whom vows are made and who fulfills desires of the devotees. Shri Bodgeshwar Temple is situated in a lush green environment. The location of this temple is very picturesque so that it attracts many visitors and devotees. Lord Bodgeshwar is locally considered as the Guardian of Mapusa. He is the one who protects Mapusa and its people. Thus, everyone in Mapusa worships Lord Bodgeshwar. Legend says that on moonless nights, one can sometimes see the torch held by the diety Bodgeshwar, as he roams the fields near the temple. There is a belief among people that all their prayers will be fulfilled and thousands of devotees flock to this temple. The people also offer offerings to the deity as promised by them on the fulfillment of their desires. The festival of the God Kanakeshwar Baba is usually celebrated during the months of December / January at the Shree Dev Bodgeshwar Temple. An annual fair or ‘Zatra’is held during the festival which thronged by both locals and the tourists alike.
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