Ramnath, is Lord Shiva and He came to be known thus because the idol was installed by Lord Rama . This temple of Gowda Saraswath community was in Loutolim first and was shifted to the present location post Portuguese colonisation . The temple also houses images of Lakshmi Narayan, Kamakshi, Santeri and Siddanath. This temple also has a multi layered deepasthambha and is maintained very well as other temples of Goa.
The temple celebrates the annual jatra festival, it is a procession carrying the idol in palanquin around the temple. Have a close look at the last picture. Is it not amazing? I saw this type of stone work in some of the temples I visited in Tamil Nadu.
49 comments:
The elephant and the entrance both look grand.
Mridula
Did you observe the bull? . It is two in one.
I was going to mention about the two in one bull. But you had already done that in your reply to Mridula.
As always, nice narration. The temple architecture in Goa is very different from Tamilnadu or Kerala. Interesting.
beautiful temple, i usually visit this temple when i go to goa...
@ chitra .I think i visited this temple when i was in 8th standard . that picture was nice.(bull cum elephant)
Loved the white structure and i did see the elephant with one head and the two bodies
very nice :)
Bikram's Blog
It is beautiful temple and I was there in July.
However after reading your short writeup, now I have more knowledge about it.
Wow the first pic..Two animals in one. Loved that
Dear Chitra,
Good Morning!
I have visited the temple.It is simply beautiful.Chitra,there is lovely tank in front of the temple.How did you miss it?
The eepasthambha is amazing.
Looking forward for your post on Sree Krishna Temple,Guruvayoor.
Ponda[Goa]is a district having sixty temples.
Wishing you a bright and beautiful day,
Sasneham,
Anu
It's an elephant and a bull fused together. Very creative!
Again a fine example of the syncretic style of Goa temples.
You are right, Ramnath means Shiva. In the Ramayana, Rama worshipped Shiva on the sea-coast before building the bridge to reach Lanka. Rameshvaram commemorates that event. Ramnath and Rameshvaram mean the same i.e., "Lord of Rama" or Shiva.
It's interesting that in Hinduism, Rama, an incarnation of Vishnu, worships Shiva and Shiva meditates on Vishnu!
Chitra,
I have no words to express my deep appreciation of the wonderful pictures, with slide shows, and the narration you give on each temple about its mahatmyam and the whereabouts of their location, etc.
Later on, you can think of publishing all these details for the benefit of the people who have no access to the computer world.
Our Best Wishes.
Thank you.There are so many temples that one is unable to visit.You bring some of them before me through your blog and slide shows providing great mental satisfaction.
Quite unlike the other temples you have shown us so far. Just as impressive though I think of this as grand rather than beautiful.
SG,
I think I should have let others guess about the bull.
Thanks for the comment.
Sushma,
I was sure you would be able to relate to this temple quite well.
Raji,
This post would have brought back the memories of your visit, isn't it?
Bikram
The last picture is that of an elephant and a bull.But it has been carved in such a fashion one has to observe it closely to see both the heads of the animals.
A,
I visited this temple in last May, just before you went and thoroughly enjoyed the trip.
Insignia
The creator is really brainy fellow.
Archana,
That is nice information you gave.Many take Ramanth to be Lord Rama Himself.There are two or three Siva temples in Tamil nadu believed to have been worshipped by Rama.
Bavaji and Prabakka,
Thanks a lot for your good wishes.
KP
Thanks for the comment.I am just sharing what I see and derive lot of satisfaction out of it.
PW,
The temple set up in a salubrious environment is really grand.
The images are very beautiful as always... I especially loved the bull and the elephant stonework!!
I hope your plans of travelling to Rajasthan materialize very soon. I will be glad to offer any help, if required:)
Love the pictures...I like the bright environment.
Arti,
I will definitely get in touch with you. I need lot of info.
Sridharan,
Thanks a bunch
I love the shared head. That is gorgeous -- especially how it looks like a cow head coming from one and an elephant head from the other. So cool.
:-)
Traci
very beautifull temple...n the environment too
Satya
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Very nice presentation. Thanks for sharing And memory rewind when I was there few weeks back.
Anyways, keep writing. And I lost your e.mail-sorry.
Traci,
Thanks dear friend
Satya,
Thanks a lot.
Appu,
I had seen your blog when you had posted about this temple.Thanks a lot.
I noticed the entrance picture. Very nice post. This temple is a must visit when I am in Goa next time. Thanks for sharing.
Kiran,
Thanks a lot.I am sure you would love the atmosphere.
beautiful visuals, very good narration..... best wishes.............
I liked the surroundings near this temple... Beautiful Spot.
Beautiful and thank you for bringing this to us. The snap of the elephant and bull is fabulous. How could the sculpture think of that? Is there anything in Hindu Mythology depicting this ? Or is it having some other significance.
Oh I think, I got it. Lord Siva and Lord Vishnu..
Un petit bonjour de France!
Amitiés:CLAIRE
Jayaraj, thanks for the comment.
SKM
Thanks for the comment.
Stranger,
Even I was wonndering about the creative skills of this sculptor. I don't know anything related to mythology regarding this. So for the time being I am also going to follow your idea.
esperance27
grâce. Visitez à nouveau
hi very informative about temple i went to Goa and visit there all the pic are nicely clicked spc elephant iread from ur ans otherwise i think 2elephants with one face very nice .thanks for ur valuable comments on my blog keep visiting
Santhosh Bangar,
Oh sure, I am following yours and love your posts.
chitra ji thanks thanks thanks...proud to b yr friend
enterance,
elephant
great
Ramesh,
You made my day!!!. It's mutual.
sm, thanks
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