Shri Mahalaxmi Temple Bandora

"Goas one of the most beautiful temple. Soothing ambience and beautiful architecture 😍 must visit🩷💕"

Prachi Pradeep Naik

"A serene and spiritually uplifting place! 🙏✨
The Mahalaxmi Temple in Bandora is one of the most peaceful and beautifully maintained temples in Goa. Surrounded by greenery and a calm atmosphere, it offers a perfect blend of devotion and tranquility.

The temple architecture is stunning — traditional Goan style with intricate carvings and a well-kept courtyard. The idol of Goddess Mahalaxmi radiates divine grace, and the energy inside the sanctum feels powerful yet soothing.

The temple premises are clean and organized, with ample parking and facilities for devotees. Festivals like Navratri and Chaitra Pournima are celebrated with great devotion and vibrant decorations.

Whether you’re a devotee or a traveler exploring Goa’s heritage temples, Mahalaxmi Temple, Bandora is definitely worth a visit for its divine ambiance and positive vibrations. 🌸🪔"

Laxman Gunaji

"Hindus describes Mahalaxmi is a form of Mother of all Universes, who raised three super powers Brahma the creator, Vishnu the preserver and Shiva the destroyer.
This temple is built in the hollows of valley; the description of this temple goes this way, it has a small arched entrance at the one end with naubat khana placed on the up and further to this is a village. Two sides are kept open, in a miscellany of separate shrine parivar devatas are place displaying in the courtyard, with a simple plastered covering in a red colour. On the entrance of this main building there is a domed octagonal temple tower place with very rare two domes having the look of flattened which is something attractive, the main towers truncated dome is kept higher with huge lantern.
This floor has new hall designed for dance and musical activities keeping in mind with festivals. Every side of mandapa’s entrance is designed with the arts of Hanuman who is known God of Monkey and Garoda Vishnu’s vehicle, half eagle half man and the doors are magnificently carved in wood placed with Ganesh on them.

A dynamic silver arched doorway which takes you from pillared hall to sanctuary, the best part is the creation of twenty four wooden panels painted lightly, thus displaying the pictures of Bhagvata Puran along with the story of Lord Krishna and Vishnu’s eighth incarnation. The actual main temple of Mahalaxmi is situated in Kolhapur one of Maharashtra’s state which is nearly 150 km away from Goa to the north. 4kms. from Ponda. Situated in the village of Bandode.

It is considered the abode of the original Goddess of the Shakti cult. The Sabhamandap has a gallery of 18 images, out of 24 images of emanatory aspects of Bhagvata sect, which is considered one of the few galleries of wooden images of Vishnu in India . The image of Mahalakshmi has a close resemblance to that of Mahalakshmi at Kolhapur , the main centre of worship. Her special feature is that she wears a linga on her head and is considered a peaceful or Satvik form of the Devi. The Goddess Mahalakshmi was worshipped by the Shilahara rulers (750-1030 A. D.) and the early Kadamba Kings of Goa.

ABOUT SHREE MAHALAXMI TEMPLE
Mahalaxmi is the Goddess of power and strength and is believed to be an incarnation of ‘Adishakti’-the supreme form of power and energy. The Shaktas- worshippers of Shakti cult, among the Saraswats, worshipped Adishakti in the form of the linga.

Wedding Halls:Kalyan Mantap is a wedding hall service offered by the Devasthan than to the devotees. Those who want to start their new beginning or perform any auspicious function near the feet of the Goddess Mahalaxmi can book the hall and perform the rituals.
There are 2 halls
1)Out of two one hall is big and suitable for weddings and other bigger function with an attached buffet hall. One can book this hall with the Devasthan in advance for any bigger function like a wedding.
2)The second hall is a bit smaller as compared to the first one and can be suitable for small religious rituals like poojas, and Devkaryas.

Accommodation:Shree Mahalaxmi Devasthan offers accommodation to the devotees who come from other sates to pay their prayers and devotion to the Goddess Mahalaxmi. Rooms are available at an affordable rate with all the basic amenities for a better experience. Rooms are clean, and furnished with the bed, table, chair, and mirror. Devasthan has two types of rooms AC(Air conditioner) and Non-AC (Without air conditioner). Devotees can choose the rooms as per their requirements and can stay for days. Since rooms are within the premise of the temple, one can visit the temple anytime they wish to and offer prayers.

Parking:Temple has a very larger parking area which can accommodate several cars at a time. The parking area is within the premise of the temple and the temple is at a walkable distance. Cars and bikes parked at the parking area are very much safe and secure.

Canteen:Devasthan also has a canteen that serves a complete meal to the devotees. You can have a pure veg meal at this canteen."

SIDDESH NAIK