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| Temples
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| 28 kms. from Panaji in Pernem Taluka. The temple,
situated by the side of the main road, is said to be more than
500 years old. Two life size images of elephants in standing
position, made of black stone on either side at the entrance,
welcome the visitors. The Goddess Bhagavati Asthbhuja in a standing
position on a high pedestal is very imposing. Dussehra is celebrated
with gaiety from Ashwin Shuddha Pratipada to Poornima, when
over 25 thusand devotees assemble at the temple. |
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| Situated at a distance of 7 kms from Pernem in
Pernem Taluka, the complex has five temples, main temples being
of Shri Bhagavati, and other temples are of Shri Sateri, Shri
Dev Ravalnath, Shri Dev Bhivangi Panchakshari & Brahma (Shri
Vishnu, Shri Ganapati, Shri Shankar). Devi Bhagavati temple
has two Deepstambhas unique of its kind. Main festivals are
Dassehra and annual Zatra. |
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| 7 kms. from Valpoi, in the village of Brahma
Carambolim. This shrine belongs to the 5th century A.D. It is
one of the few temples dedicated to Lord Brahma found in India. |
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| 22 kms. from Margao at Zambaulim-Sanguem, situated
in picturesque surroundings on the banks of river Kushavati,
popularly known as Panti. Near the temple, the river is regarded
particularly holy and is said to have medicinal properties.
The deity is worshipped by the Hindus and Christians alike.
A week long celebration of Shigmo is packed with programmes
which includes a colourful fair, exchange of gulal, collective
meals and presentation of shows on popular legends and folk
culture. The deity was originally in Margao. |
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| 37 kms. At Dattawadi, Sanquelim and 40 kms. from
Margao. The century old temple of trimurthy (Hindu) has a back
drop of a beautiful hillock covered with dense groves of areca
palms. The most important festival, which is attended by devotees
from all over Goa, is Datta Jayanti which falls in the month
of December. The deity is believed to have cured many people
of unsound mind. The entire interiro consist of white marble. |
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| Vithal Maharudra Panchayatan the complex comprises
of temples of Jagrut Swayambhu Goddess Sharvani, Mahadev and
vetal with his life-size image of stone and other deities. It
is situated in scenic surroundings at Advolpal in North Goa,
2.5 kms. from Assonora on Pirna main road. Goddess is known
for fulfilling the vows of her devotees through Kaul Prasad
who also perform Tulbhar to propitiate her. Thousands of devotees
throng on vardhapan day. Divja Zatra day and annual Zatra day
in November/December when procession of Goddess is taken out
in decorated chariot. |
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| 14 kms. from Mapusa at Kansarpal. It is said
to be about hundred years old. Divided into outer halls, supported
with seven rows of four pillars, has a stage to perform dramas
on festive occasion. The inner shrine containsthe reserved image
of Goddess `Kali’ a fierce form of Devi. Agrashalas (Rest
House) surrounding the temple provide facilities for lodging
to the devotees. |
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| 40 kms. from Panaji. According to mythology,
Shri Kamakshi, was brought from Kaurang (Kanchi). |
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| 66 Kms. from Panaji in Sanguem Taluka at the
foot of the Ghats, is the only specimen of Kadamba-Yadava architrcure
(13th century) in basalt stone preservced and available in Goa.
A motorable road connects Sancordem to this temple complex. |
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Situated at a distance of 25 Kms from Mapusa,
temple complex has beautiful natural surroundings. The three-day
festival of ‘Gades’ which begins on Phalgun Purnima
draws big crowds. The devotees believe that people can have
the darshan of ‘Devchars’ during the Gade festival.
Shree Mahadeo Bhumika at Sal, Bicholim: Situated at a distance
of 25 Kms from Mapusa, temple complex has beautiful natural
surroundings. The three day festival of ‘Gades’
which begins on Phalgun Purnima draws big crowds. The devotees
believe that people can have the darshan of ‘Devchars’
during the Gade festival. |
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| situated in the village of Bandode, about 4 kms
from Ponda. It is considered the abode of the original Goddess
of the Shakti cult. The Sabhamandap has a gallery of 18 images,
out of 24 images of emanatory aspects of Bhagvata sect, which
is considered one of the few galleries of wooden images of Vishnu
in India. The image of Mahalakshmi has a close resemblance to
that of Mahalakshmi at Kolhapur, the main centre of worship.
Her special feature is that she wears a linga on her head and
is considered a peaceful or Satvik form of the Devi. The Goddess
Mahalakshmi was worshipped by the Shilahara rulers (750 –
1030 A.D.) and the early Kadamba Kings of Goa. |
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| 33 kms. Sumptously built at Kavlem, is dedicated
to Shantadurga, the Goddess who mediates between Vishnu and
Shiva. Has a rich and beautiful Garbhakuda or the holy of holies
where the deity is kept. The deity was shifted from kelsi. Agrashalas
provide lodging facilities to the devotees |
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