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Goa
is a premier holiday paradise
& one of the most sought
after holiday destinations
in India. Breathtakingly
beautiful blue beaches,
rich cultural heritage,
captivating churches, and
terrific temples.Most of
the Hindu temples of interest
are close to Ponda, on the
inland route between Panaji
and Margao. Goa has some
important temples. They
are noted for its architectural
beauty.
Shri
Manguesh Temple: Shri Mahalaxmi
Temple at Bandora
Shri Mahalaxmi Temple at
Bandora is four kilometers
off Ponda, 37 kilometer
off Panaji. The Goddess
of Shakti cult is venerated
here. The Goddess Mahalakshmi
was adored here by Shilahara
rulers. Another characteristic
is that there are eighteen
idols of Vishnu in wood
in here. The statue of Mahalaxmi
made in black stone is a
marvel.
Shri
Manguesh Temple is 22 kilometers
from Panaji at Pricol. This
small temple is devoted
to Lord Shiva is elegant.
The high white tower is
beautiful.
Shri
Shantadurga Temple at Kavlem
: Shri Shantadurga Temple
at Kavlem, an impressive
idol of Goddess Durga is
worshipped here, the idol
of Shantadurga, in tranquility,
with Lord Vishnu and Lord
Shiva on each side. There
are lodgings available in
the Agrasala
Shri Mahalaxmi Temple at
Bandora : Shri Mahalaxmi
Temple at Bandora is four
kilometers off Ponda, 37
kilometer off Panaji. The
Goddess of Shakti cult is
venerated here. The Goddess
Mahalakshmi was adored here
by Shilahara rulers. Another
characteristic is that there
are eighteen idols of Vishnu
in wood in here. The statue
of Mahalaxmi made in black
stone is a marvel.
Shri
Nagesh Temple at Bandora
: Bandora is four kilometers
away from Ponda. Lord Shiva
is the deity of importance
in this temple. Elaborate
wooden carvings with Ramayana
themes on one side and images
of Ashtadikpal and Gandharva
on the other side are a
characteristic.
Shri
Bagavathi Temple: Shri Bagavathi
Temple is situated 7 kilometers
from Penem. This is a complex
of five temples. This is some
500 years old. The entrance
is flanked by two life-sized
mammoths in black stone. The
statue of Goddess Bhagavathi
Ashtabhuja is impressive.
Sri
Chandranath at Quepem : Sri
Chandranath at Quepem is atop
the steep hill at some 350
meters height. The attractions
of the temple are the Shivlings
carved in stone which oozes
water on full moon days.
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