The Shri Mahalsa Temple is located hardly 1 km away from the Shri Mangueshi temple, in the village of Mardol.

While it is commonly understood that Mahalasa is a form of 'Shakti', 'Madalasa' or 'Narayani', the deity is also worshipped as the manifestation and attribute of the Lord Vishnu as 'Mohini' (the image Lord Vishnu adopted during the fight between Devas and Asuras).

A huge 'Deep Stambha' made of five metals, which was built in the 17th century is the first thing that greets the visitors at the entrance of the Shri Mahalsa temple.

The Shri Mahalsa Temple has some exquisite wooden carvings of the ten incarnations of Lord Vishnu.

Massive round pillars provide support to the 'Sabha Mandap' at the entrance - it is being reconstructed to reflect the glorious past of the original temple situated at Verna in Salcete Taluka.

Last Updated on 4^th October 2010

Temples of Goa