Mhalsa is also spelled as mhalasa is a Hindu goddess. She is venerated in two distinct tradition. As an independent goddess she is considered as a form of mohini the female avatar of God Vishnu and is called as Mahalasa Narayani.
Mahalasa is also worshipped as the consort of the flok God khandoba she is associated with pravati, shiva’s wife As well as Mohini as an independent goddess mahalasa chief temple include mardol in mardol Goa. The mahalasa
Temple is located at mardol in ponda Is one of the most they must temple and Of different castes, Community in the region.
It is believed that he is form nevase Maharashtra that Shri Mahalasa Narayani Come to verna in gomantak that is present day Goa.
HISTORY
Mahalsa's older temple in Old Mardol or Velham or Verna, Salcette was
destroyed by the Portuguese in 1567, though the icon of the Mahalasa was rescued. It was shifted here from Velham to avoid destruction during the
forcible Christianization of Salcette. When the current temple in Mardol
(which was outside Portuguese control) was built in the 17th century, the icon was reconsecrated. The icon's history before Verna is blurry. Some believe
that the main temple of Mahalasa was originally located in Nepal. During
the Mughal domination, Aurangabad fell under the Muslim rule and the icon
was moved to a secret location in Goa. Later, a small temple was built at
Verna. The Mardol temple complex also has smaller temples of the goddess Shantadurga (Santeri) and Lakshmi Narayan (Vishnu with his consort Lakshmi), who are worshipped daily with Mahalasa. The shrines for five main ganas (attendants) of Mahalasa, namely Grampurush, Bhagwati, Dadh, Simha Purush and Mhal Purush, are also located within the temple premises.
Daily worship of all these deities is carried out before worshipping the main goddess. The temple has canteen which is run by the workers.
The most popular temple of supreme mother Mahalasa is at mardol in goa, which is over 450 years old. The Mahalasa temple is the most beautiful and charming
temple of ponda Area in Goa Decorated with the blue color this temple is
unique in its shape there is glittering brass, On its peak. As you enter the
temple you see everywhere large engraved columns. There is unique artistic
wooden carving on the terrace Courtyard is dominated by a seven storied dermal or lamp tower. A huge deepstamba made of five metals, which was built in 17th century. This splendid Pillar is 40 feet in height and has 21 rings of a small hundred fifty small lamps. It is thought to be the largest lamb of its kind in India.
The lamp lit on every Sunday evening. The inner Hall of the temple has carving of the 10 incarnation of Lord Vishnu that have been stunningly painted. An elaborate silver frame adorns the doorway carved.
Behind the temple is a large laterite lined water tank overlooked by a large
sacred peepal tree.
After the morning and evening aarti the Prasad- the holy meal is served
here.The temple is famous in Goa for its huge brass bell. The bell does not
have a ringer. The ringer was attached only when somebody wanted to testify. It was believed that the goddess will punish the person by killing the person in three days who lied while ringing the bell. The belief was so strong that during the Portuguese rule the testimony in the temple was considered
acceptable in the court of law. It is also famous for its Brass Divli/Samai.
FESTIVAL
PALAKHI SEVA
Jatra mahotsav (magh mahotsav) is a popular Festival celebrated at Mahalasa temple. Held in February, it is also called the mardol jatar Apart from the jatra, the jaiyachi puja held in August and the kojagiri pornima are two others special accasions. Sunday holds a special significance for the temple and the presiding goddess. On this day, Palakhi Seva is performed in addition to other rituals.
The goddess is taken out for a ride around the temple in a palanquin (palakhi). The palanquin is decked up with flowers and traditional colourful decorations. A large crowd gathers to participate in the event and the devotees sing her praises.
CONCLUSION
Mahalasa Narayani is the most well-known temple and we cannot avoid visiting this temple. lakhs of devotees and tourist visits 450-year-old temple every year to gin blessing or to solicit blessing of the divine deity.
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