The Shri Bodgeshwar temple is situated near Mapusa at about 12 kms from Panaji. The temple is situated in a lush green environment and has a small shrine which is dedicated to Kanakeshwar Baba or Bodgeshwar, locally known as Bongini. Bodgeshwar is regarded as ‘Angavani’ which refers to one to whom vows are made and who fulfills desires of the devotees.