• Shiva

Kamleshwar Temple

Overview


The Kamleshwar Maharood temple is situated at the Corgao locality of Pernem taluk ,which is the northern most taluk of Goa . The temple is said to have been built by Queen Kamala Devi who ruled Goa from Revatidvip (today's Redi).

The temple is quite old and was built about 200 years ago. The presiding deity of this temple is Lord Shiva. It is the only temple in Goa that has a pair of stone sculptures of Nandi dev, the carrier of Shiva. These stone sculptures of Nandi Dev are placed directly opposite the sanctum of Lord Shiva.

A beautiful image of Lord Vishnu and a huge life-sized image of a deity named Kuvaleshwar can be seen from near the temple. The shrine of Sri Bhumika Devi is also located near the Kamaleshwar Temple.


How to Reach Goa

Airport

The Dabolim Airport lies just 29 kilometres from the state’s capital, Panjim. It is well connected by daily flights from Chennai, Mumbai, New Delhi, Hyderabad, Cochin and Bangalore.


Railways

The two major railheads in Goa are Madgaon and Thivim, which are well connected by trains from all over the country.


Road

There are a number of public as well as private bus operators in Goa, which offer options for intra-city and inter-city conveyance. KSRTC, MSRTC and KTC are some of the Government undertakings that operate from Panaji, Madgaon and Vasco Da Gama. Private bus operators include the likes of Neeta Tour and Travels, Paulo Travels and Naik Tours and Travels. Goa enjoys daily bus service from important cities like Mumbai and Pune.


Temple Address


Kamleshwar Temple,
Corgao, Goa - 403512

Significance

Devotees visit this temple to seek fulfillment of the following:-

  • Salvation
  • Wealth
  • Relief from diseases
  • Purchase of vehicles
  • Gain Knowledge73.8
Shlokas

Aum Trayambakam Yajaamahey Sugandhim Pusti Vardhanam Urvaarukamiva Bandhanaath Mrutyor Muksheeya Maamritaat

Meaning -We worship the fragrant Lord Shiva, who has 3 eyes and who cultivates all beings. May He free me from death, for immortality, as even a cucumber is separated from its bond with the vine.

Kailaasarana Shiva Chandramouli Phaneendra Maathaa Mukutee Zalaalee Kaarunya Sindhu Bhava Dukha Haaree Thujaveena Shambho Maja Kona Taaree

Meaning -Oh Lord Shiva who is seated on Mount Kailash, where the moon decorates his forehead and the king of serpents crown his head, who is merciful and removes delusion, You alone can protect me. I surrender to thee.

Timings

The temple is open from 6AM to 9PM.

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