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Shri Manguesh at Mangueshi, Ponda
This place is 22 kms from Panaji and 26 kms from Margao at Priol-Ponda Taluka. This temple dedicated to Lord Shiva, is distinctive with its white towers, welcoming at the entrance. Small and exquisite, it stands on atop a small hill, surrounded with lush greenery; this temple creates a separate place in the hearts of the onlookers. This temple is noted for its chiseled architecture.
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Shri Bhavati Temple
Shri Bhavati Temple is 28 kilometers from Panaji 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 Bhavati Asthbhuja in a standing position on a high pedestal is very imposing. Dussehra is celebrated with gaiety from Ashwin Shuddha Prattipada to Poornima, when over twenty-five thousand devotees assemble at the temple.
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Shri shantadurga,kavlem.
Sumptuously built at Kavlem, this is dedicated to Shantadurga, the Goddess who mediates between Vishnu and Shiva. The temple has an impressive idol of Goddess Durga in a tranquil mood, flanked by Vishnu and Shiva. This 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, when the 'Zatra' of this goddess is held.
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Shri Chandranath at Quepem
45 Kms. It is situated on the top of 350 metres high hill of Chandranath at Paroda, Quepem. Chandreshwar was the titular deity of Bhoja Kings who ruled south Goa before the Christian era till the middle of 8th century. They had named their capital Chandrapur after their deity. Shivalinga is carved out from the rock, which oozes water whenever rays of full moon fall on it. The temple is so designed that 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 Mahalsa
Shri Mahalsa Temple is at Mardol, one kilometer from Shri Monguesh temple. The deity worshipped is an attribute of Vishnu (Mohini during the fight between Devas and Asuras). Main festivals: Zatra (February) and Navaratra. this temple is popular with people of all faiths because the deity Gomantaka is beleived to fulfil the wishes of all her devotees.
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Shri Shantadurga (kumkilienkarim)
18 kilometers from Margao, at Fatorpa (Quepem) is Shri Shantadurga (kumkilienkarim). Originally from Cuncolin village in Salcedte Taluka, the Goddess was removed to Fatorpa in 16th Century during religious persecution by the Portuguese. The annual zatra, which falls in the month of Pausha shuddha Navami, attracts thousands of devotes from all over Goa.
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Morjaee Temple at Morjim
'Kalas Utsav' which is celebrated once in three, five, seven or nine years is the main festival of this historic temple, situated at Morjim in Pernem taluka. The last seven days of this festival, which lasts for almost a month from Phalgun Shudda to Panchami, is celebrated in a ceremonial manner. Even people from outside Goa come to celebrate this festival. This festival being the most famous one is not the only one celebrated. Annually melas called 'Zatras' are held here. Dussehra as well as Gudipadwa are days of celebration.
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