About Devasthan
This temple had its origins in Kushasthali Cortalim, a village in Saxty (Salcette) which fell to the invading Portuguese in 1543. In the year 1560, when the Portuguese started Christian conversions in Salcete taluka, the Saraswats of Vatsa Gotra moved the MANGUESH Linga from the original site at the Kushasthali or Cortalim on the banks of river Aghanashini (Zuari) to its present location at MANGUESHi in Priol village of Atrunja Taluka, which was then ruled by the Hindu kings of Sonde of Antruz Mahal (Ponda), to be more secure
Since the time of the shifting, the temple has been rebuilt and renovated twice during the reign of the Marathas and again in the year 1890. The final renovation occurred in the year 1973 when a golden kalasha (holy vessel) was fitted atop the tallest dome of the temple
Facilities
Accommodation
We have a facility of accommodation for the devotees who come from various states to offer their prayers and seva to diety.
Canteen
Devasthan also has a canteen service that serves a complete meal to the devotees. One can enjoy the pure veg meal at this canteen. .
Kalyan Mandap
We have a mandap seva available to all those who wish to celebrate their special moments at the feet of the goddess.