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Shri Shantadurga
About Goa
Goa is famous for its historic churches, forts, traditional homes, colorful festivals, lush green countryside, rich flora and fauna, fabulous cuisine, and exotic beaches. The magical land of Goa is decked with popular tourist destinations like Dr. Salim Ali Bird Sanctuary, Tambdi Surla and Tiracol Fort, the Calangute Beach, the Baga Beach , etc. The Temples in Goa, as well, are a big crowd puller among the tourists from world over.
Temples in Goa
The history of the earliest known temples in Goa dates back to over a thousand years. The fundamental design of the temples of Goa are in essence like most Hindu temples in India, organized around the central shrine or the Garbagriha or the sanctum sanctorum that is home to the main deity. The pyramidal shaped tower or the traditional Shikara arises from the main shrine. Generally, there are two or more smaller shrines housing other deities known as Parivar Devatas around the entrance to the Garbagriha. The major temples in Goa are Shri Shantadurga Temple, Shri Bhagavati Temple, Shri Mangueshi Temple, Shri Mahalaxmi at Bandora, Shri Nagesh at Bandora, Shri Mahalsa at Mardol, and Shri Chandranath at Quepem.
Shri Shantadurga Temple
Dedicated to Shantadurga, the Goddess who mediates between Lord Vishnu and Lord Shiva, this temple at the foothill of Kavlem is the largest temple in Goa . It was built in 1728 AD during the reign of Shahu Maharaj of Satara at the request of one of his ministers, Naro Ram Mantri . Located 33 km from Panaji, Shri Shantadurga temple has a striking Garbhakuda or the holy of holies where the deity of Shantadurga is kept. The temple boasts of a huge tank , light tower Dipa Stambha and Agrashalas for the lodging of the devotees.
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