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SHRI
ANANT DEVASTHAN -- SAVOI-VEREM
This unique temple is situated at Savoi-Verem village in Ponda taluka.
The deity carved in black stone is Lord Vishnu (the God of Preservation)
who is in his Anantashayya (a sleeping position where the Lord rests on
the multi-headed snake king Seshnaga, whose heads shelter the head of
the Lord like an umbrella). Established in 1923 A.D., this temple is the
only one containing this posture of the Lord in Goa. The sprawling temple
complex consisting of temples of Shantadurga, Kamini, Narayan and Grampurush,
and pillars with intricate wooden carvings and plated with silver are
worth seeing. |
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SHRI BHAGAWATI TEMPLE - PARSHEM
Situated at a distance of 7 kms. from Pernem in Pernem Taluka, the complex
has five temples, the main temple being of Shri Bhagvati, other temples
are of Shri Sateri, Shri Dev Ravalnath, Shri Dev Bhivangi Panchakshari
and Brahma (Shri Vishnu, Shri Ganapathi, Shri Shankar). Devi Bhagvati
temple has two Deepstambhas unique of its kind. Main festivals are Dussehra
and annual Zatra. |
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SHRI BODGESHWAR TEMPLE - MAPUSA
Surrounded by greenery, it is a small shrine dedicated to Kanakeshwar
Baba or Bodgeshwar, locally known as Bongini. The god is regarded as agngavani
i.e. to whom vows are made and who fulfills desires of the devotees. On
the fulfillment of desires, people offer presents to the God as promised
by them earlier. A very big fair is held in the month of December/January
when thousands of devotees flock to this temple. |
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SHRI BRAHMA TEMPLE - VALPOI
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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SHRI CHANDRANATH TEMPLE - PARODA
45 kms from Panaji, it is situated on the top of 350 metres high hill
of Chandranath at Paroda, Quepem. Chandreshwar was the titular deity of
the Bhoja kings who ruled South Goa till the middle of 8th century. They
had named their capital Chandrapur after the deity. Shivalinga is carved
out from the rock, which oozes whenever rays of full moon fall on it.
The temple is so designed that the Linga receives moonlight on every full
moon. The temple commands a panoramic view and its surroundings are enchanting.
The temple's ancient chariot is well known for its wood carvings. |
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SHRI DAMODAR TEMPLE - ZAMBAULIM
22 kms. from Margao at Zambaulim, this temple is situated in picturesque
surroundings on the banks of the river Kushavati, popularly known as Panti.
Near the temple, the river is regarded particularly holy and is said to
have medicinal properties. Hindus and Christians alike worship the deity.
A week long celebration of Shigmo is packed with programmes, which include
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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SHRI DATTA MANDIR - DATTAWADI
Situated at a distance of 37 kms from Panaji at Dattawadi, Sanquelim,
and 40 kms. from Margao, this century old temple of trimurty (Hindu) has
a backdrop 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 that falls in the month of December. The deity is
believed to have cured many people of unsound mind. The entire interior
consists of white marble. |
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SHRI DEVKI KRISHNA-RAVALNATH TEMPLE - MARCELA
17 km from Panaji at Marcela, Ponda, this temple is popularly known as
Pisso Ravalnath. During the days of religious persecution the deity was
shifted from Chorao, Tiswadi to Mayem in Bicholim and from there to the
present place. The Black-stone idol of Devki (mother of Lord Krishna)
in standing posture and a child Krishna is unique in Goa. The most important
festival is "Malni Paurnima" in the month of Pausa (January). |
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