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Mangueshi Temple, North Goa

The Mangueshi temple or the Manguesh Devasthan is perhaps the most famous of all Goan temples. It is located at Priol in Ponda taluka, about 21 kilometers from the capital city of Panaji. The surrounding area is known as Mangueshi. In ancient times the temple was located at Kushasthali (presently known as Cortalim). During the […]

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Saptakoteshwar Temple, North Goa

The Saptakoteshwar temple at Narve is considered to be one of the six great sites of temples of Lord Shiva in the Konkan area. The village of Narve is located about 35 kilometers from Panaji and can be reached via an interesting route which requires a a ferryboat from the island of Divar. This is […]

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Shree Bhagavati, North Goa

28 kms from Panaji in Pernem Taluka, the temple is said to be more than 500 years old. Made of black stone, two life size images of elephants in a standing position at the entrance welcomes visitors. Dussehra is celebrated with gaiety when over 25 thousand devotees assemble at the temple. Architecture Legend / Local […]

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Shree Shantadurga (Sangodkarin) Temple, North Goa

The temple is situated at Sangolda, in Bardez Taluka about 7 kms. from Panaji and 5 Kms. from Mapusa. The temple deity here is Shantadurga, one of the forms of goddess Durga. The deity is originally from Sangolda and was moved to Bicholim to avoid the Portuguese destruction in the early days of its rule. […]

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Shri Vasudevanand Saraswati Datta Mandir, North Goa

The temple is located at Ambirna ward of Socorro village 1½ Km. from the N.H.17 and 7 Kms. from Mapusa and Panaji city. This is a unique temple in whole of Goa. The temple house two deities. One idol of Swami Vasudevanand Saraswati, popularly known as Tembe Swami, which is only temple in Goa. The […]

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Brahma Temple, North Goa

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. Architecture Legend / Local stories Photo Gallery How to Reach: Address Brahma Temple, North Goa Contact Details

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Tambdi Surla Temple, North Goa

The most ancient temple in the whole of Goa is located at a place called Tambi Surla which is approximately 65 kms from the capital city of Panaji and 12 kilometers from the border crossing post of Mollem. Tambdi Surla itself is in the midst of a forested area accessible via a 22 kilometers route […]

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Mandodari Temple, Betki

Mandodari Temple, Betki Date built: – Deity: Gramadevata Architectural style: – Major festivals – Locale: – District:: Betki Address: Betki , Khandola , Goa, Goa 403401 Phone – The Shri Mandodari temple is in the village of Betaki, about 5 km from Marcel, Ponda, India. The temple is located at 15d 30’20, 82d N and 73d59’23d E at 81 ft elevation.Mandodari temple […]

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Shanta Durga Temple, North Goa

Shanta Durga Temple, North Goa Date built: 16th centuary Deity: Shantadurga, Vishnu, Shiva Architectural style: – Major festivals Magh Shuddha Panchmi (Jatrautsav), Navaratri Locale: Goa District:: North Goa Address: – Phone – Shri Shantadurga Temple is a Private temple complex belonging to Goud Saraswat Brahmin community(Saraswat Temple). 30 km (19 mi) from Panaji at the foothill of Kavalem village in Ponda Taluka, Goa, India. H.H.Shrimad […]