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{{Short description|Hindu temple in Goa, India}} | |||
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''''' | The '''Ramnathi Temple''' is located in Ramnathim, [[Bandora, Goa|Bandivade]] in [[Goa]]. The primary worshippers come from the social classes [[Goud Saraswat Brahmins]] (GSB) belonging to [[Gokarna Math|Gokarn Math]], & [[Kashi Math|Kashi Mutt]], [[Daivadnya Brahmin]] and [[Vaishya|Vaishyas]]. Similar to other Goan Brahmin temples, Ramnathi too incorporates the system of Panchayatan, therefore, this temple houses 5 main deities namely; Shri Ramnath (chief deity), Shanteri, [[Kamakshi]], [[Laxmi Narayan]], [[Ganapati]], [[Betal]] and Kalbhairav, along with other family purushas.[[File:Ramnathi.jpg|thumb|right|'''''Ramnathi temple, Goa, India''''']] | ||
== Legend == | |||
Local Hindus believe the Ramanath idol to have originally been installed by [[Rama]] at [[Rameshwar]]. When Rama came back from [[Lanka]] along with [[Sita]], after killing [[Ravana]], he decided to pray to [[Shiva]] in order to absolve him of killing a Brahmin. Hence, a [[lingam]] was installed, and Rama prayed to it. Shiva is regarded to have emerged from the idol and sent Rama to Guru [[Gorakshnath]]. There are 12 [[Panth|Panths]], and one of the Panths started from Rama. This came to be known as Ramnath.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.rameswaramtemple.org/index.php?vt=2 |title=Arulmigu Ramanatha Swami Thirukkovil [ Rameswaram Temple ] |website=www.rameswaramtemple.org |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20100716183005/http://www.rameswaramtemple.org/index.php?vt=2 |archive-date=2010-07-16}}</ref> | |||
[[File:Entrance of Shri Ramnathi Temple..jpg|thumb|Entrance of Shri Ramnathi Temple.]] | [[File:Entrance of Shri Ramnathi Temple..jpg|thumb|Entrance of Shri Ramnathi Temple.]] | ||
==History== | ==History== | ||
The original temple of Ramnathi in Goa, was located in [[Loutolim]] in [[Salcete|salcette]] (सष्टी), Goa. The Idol of Ramnathi was shifted to the present site in the 16th century to prevent its destruction by the then [[Portugal|Portuguese]] | The original temple of Ramnathi in Goa, was located in [[Loutolim]] in [[Salcete|salcette]] (सष्टी), Goa. The Idol of Ramnathi was shifted to the present site in the 16th century to prevent its destruction by the then [[Portugal|Portuguese]] colonizers.<ref>{{Cite web |url=http://www.geocities.com/Athens/Delphi/3445/lot.html |title=LOUTOLIM - Compiled by Armstrong Monteiro |access-date=25 October 2009 |archive-date=20 October 2009 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20091020000959/http://geocities.com/Athens/Delphi/3445/lot.html |url-status=dead }}</ref> In May 2011, the Ramnathi temple completed 450 years at its present location.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.navhindtimes.in/ilive/ramnathi-temple-marks-450-year-anniversary-celebrations-release-souvenir |title=Ramnathi temple marks 450-year anniversary celebrations with release of souvenir | iGoa |accessdate=2011-05-31 |url-status=dead |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20110807140906/http://www.navhindtimes.in/ilive/ramnathi-temple-marks-450-year-anniversary-celebrations-release-souvenir |archivedate=2011-08-07 }}</ref> | ||
[[File:Main entrance and Deepa Stambha.jpg|thumb|Main entrance and Deepa stambha]] | [[File:Main entrance and Deepa Stambha.jpg|thumb|Main entrance and Deepa stambha]] | ||
==Deities== | ==Deities== | ||
[[ | [[File:Ramnathi Image.jpg|200px|thumb|left|'''Lord Ramnath''']] | ||
The chief deity of the temple is Ramnath. Since Ramnath is the chief deity, the temple came to be known as Ramnathi. The name Ram-Nath equals Lord of Rama i.e. Shiva. In addition the temple has the idols of the Goddess Shanteri([[Shantadurga]]) from Rivona and the Goddess [[Kamakshi]] from [[Loutolim]]. There is an idol of ''Shree'' Lakshmi Narayan ''Shree'' Siddhinath ([[Ganesh]]), ''Shree'' [[Betal]] and Shree Kaalbhairav. This completes the Ramnathi ''Panchayatna''.<ref>{{Cite web | url=http://www.ramnathi.org/ | title=|| Shree Ramnath Prasanna ||}}</ref> | The chief deity of the temple is Ramnath. Since Ramnath is the chief deity, the temple came to be known as Ramnathi. The name Ram-Nath equals Lord of Rama i.e. Shiva. In addition the temple has the idols of the Goddess Shanteri ([[Shantadurga]]) from Rivona and the Goddess [[Kamakshi]] from [[Loutolim]]. There is an idol of ''Shree'' Lakshmi Narayan ''Shree'' Siddhinath ([[Ganesh]]), ''Shree'' [[Betal]] and Shree Kaalbhairav. This completes the Ramnathi ''Panchayatna''.<ref>{{Cite web | url=http://www.ramnathi.org/ | title=|| Shree Ramnath Prasanna ||}}</ref> | ||
==Kulavis== | ==Kulavis== | ||
The kulavis or associated families had migrated out of [[Salcete|Salsette]] due to religious persecution and now dwell all along the western coast of [[India]]. A large number of the kulavis live in [[Goa]], [[Mumbai]], [[ | The kulavis or associated families had migrated out of [[Salcete|Salsette]] due to religious persecution and now dwell all along the western coast of [[India]]. A large number of the kulavis live in [[Goa]], [[Mumbai]], [[coastal Karnataka]], [[Kerala]] and abroad. The tradition of coming to the temple after a major family event continues.{{fact|date=October 2022}} | ||
The ''kulavis'' mainly come from [[Vatsa]], [[Kaundinya]]Gotra of Madhwa follower Gaud Saraswat Brahmins | The ''kulavis'' mainly come from [[Vatsa]], [[Kaundinya]]Gotra of Madhwa follower Gaud Saraswat Brahmins <ref>{{Cite web | url=http://ramnathi.org/mahajans/ |title = Mahajans (Kullavis) | || Shree Ramnath Prasanna ||}}</ref> and of Daivadnya Brahmins samaj.{{fact|date=October 2022}} | ||
<ref>{{Cite web | url=http://ramnathi.org/mahajans/ |title = Mahajans (Kullavis) | || Shree Ramnath Prasanna ||}}</ref> | |||
==External links== | ==External links== | ||
{{commons category|Ramnathi}} | {{commons category|Ramnathi}} | ||
* http://arunshanbhag.com/2005/03/29/ramnathi-devasthan/ | * {{usurped|1=[https://archive.today/20130117090400/http://arunshanbhag.com/2005/03/29/ramnathi-devasthan/ Article title]}} | ||
The Ramanthi Temple is also visited by Gowd Saraswat Brahmins of other Gotras also. | The Ramanthi Temple is also visited by Gowd Saraswat Brahmins of other Gotras also. | ||
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The Ramnathi Temple is located in Ramnathim, Bandivade in Goa. The primary worshippers come from the social classes Goud Saraswat Brahmins (GSB) belonging to Gokarn Math, & Kashi Mutt, Daivadnya Brahmin and Vaishyas. Similar to other Goan Brahmin temples, Ramnathi too incorporates the system of Panchayatan, therefore, this temple houses 5 main deities namely; Shri Ramnath (chief deity), Shanteri, Kamakshi, Laxmi Narayan, Ganapati, Betal and Kalbhairav, along with other family purushas.
Legend[edit | edit source]
Local Hindus believe the Ramanath idol to have originally been installed by Rama at Rameshwar. When Rama came back from Lanka along with Sita, after killing Ravana, he decided to pray to Shiva in order to absolve him of killing a Brahmin. Hence, a lingam was installed, and Rama prayed to it. Shiva is regarded to have emerged from the idol and sent Rama to Guru Gorakshnath. There are 12 Panths, and one of the Panths started from Rama. This came to be known as Ramnath.[1]
History[edit | edit source]
The original temple of Ramnathi in Goa, was located in Loutolim in salcette (सष्टी), Goa. The Idol of Ramnathi was shifted to the present site in the 16th century to prevent its destruction by the then Portuguese colonizers.[2] In May 2011, the Ramnathi temple completed 450 years at its present location.[3]
Deities[edit | edit source]
The chief deity of the temple is Ramnath. Since Ramnath is the chief deity, the temple came to be known as Ramnathi. The name Ram-Nath equals Lord of Rama i.e. Shiva. In addition the temple has the idols of the Goddess Shanteri (Shantadurga) from Rivona and the Goddess Kamakshi from Loutolim. There is an idol of Shree Lakshmi Narayan Shree Siddhinath (Ganesh), Shree Betal and Shree Kaalbhairav. This completes the Ramnathi Panchayatna.[4]
Kulavis[edit | edit source]
The kulavis or associated families had migrated out of Salsette due to religious persecution and now dwell all along the western coast of India. A large number of the kulavis live in Goa, Mumbai, coastal Karnataka, Kerala and abroad. The tradition of coming to the temple after a major family event continues.[citation needed]
The kulavis mainly come from Vatsa, KaundinyaGotra of Madhwa follower Gaud Saraswat Brahmins [5] and of Daivadnya Brahmins samaj.[citation needed]
External links[edit | edit source]
The Ramanthi Temple is also visited by Gowd Saraswat Brahmins of other Gotras also.
References[edit | edit source]
- ↑ "Arulmigu Ramanatha Swami Thirukkovil [ Rameswaram Temple ]". www.rameswaramtemple.org. Archived from the original on 16 July 2010.
- ↑ "LOUTOLIM - Compiled by Armstrong Monteiro". Archived from the original on 20 October 2009. Retrieved 25 October 2009.
- ↑ "Ramnathi temple marks 450-year anniversary celebrations with release of souvenir | iGoa". Archived from the original on 7 August 2011. Retrieved 31 May 2011.
- ↑ "|| Shree Ramnath Prasanna ||".
- ↑ "Mahajans (Kullavis) | || Shree Ramnath Prasanna ||".
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