Shri Ramnath Temple, Delhi

Shri Ramnath Temple, also known as the temple of Ramnath, is dedicated to five deities - Lord Rama, Lakshmi Narayan, Lord Ganesh, Kamakshi, Shanteri, and Betal & Kalbhairav. Located in Ramnathim, Bandivade in Goa, the 450-year-old temple is of immense religious importance for the Gowda Saraswat Brahmins. It was initially located in Salcete but was relocated in the 16th century to save the idols from the Portuguese.

History

According to history, the original Ramnathi temple was located in Loutolim in Salcete Taluka. The Idol of Ramnathi was shifted to the present site in 1566 to prevent its destruction by the Portuguese troops. It was renovated again in 1905.
According to mythology, Rameshwar is the original abode of Lord Ramnath. The courtyard of the temple has a five-storied Deepstambha or Lamp Pillar adorned with images of Hindu Gods and Goddesses on its base. After entering the main door of the temple, one enters the ''Sabha Mantap'' or the hall of worship. This structure was renovated in 1951. The main inner shrine has an idol of Shree Ramnath has four smaller shrines of Shree Laxminarayan, Shree Shantadurga, Shree Betal, and Shree Sidhnath. The five together constitute the Shree Ramnath Panchayatan.

Architecture

According to mythology, Rameshwar is the original abode of Lord Ramnath. The courtyard of the temple has a five-storied Deepstambha or Lamp Pillar adorned with images of Hindu Gods and Goddesses on its base. After entering the main door of the temple, one enters the ''Sabha Mantap'' or the hall of worship. This structure was renovated in 1951. The main inner shrine has an idol of Shree Ramnath has four smaller shrines of Shree Laxminarayan, Shree Shantadurga, Shree Betal, and Shree Sidhnath. The five together constitute the Shree Ramnath Panchayatan.