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It is not very well known that Goa is home to many prominent and ancient temples like the Mangeshi Temple. Before the Portuguese came, Goa was home to Saraswat Brahmins and the temples of their deities. As Portuguese took over and started pushing religious conversions, some percentage of the population converted while the others moved to areas that were yet to come under Portuguese. When the moved they took their deities along with them. This is how most temples today are found in the Ponda district of Goa. That came under Portuguese much later. And by then they had become more accepting of the other religions.
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Shree Manguesh Saunsthan
Dinanath Mangeshkar RoadIt is not very well known that Goa is home to many prominent and ancient temples like the Mangeshi Temple. Before the Portuguese came, Goa was home to Saraswat Brahmins and the temples of their deities. As Portuguese took over and started pushing religious conversions, some percentage of the population converted while the others moved to areas that were yet to come under Portuguese. When the moved they took their deities along with them. This is how most temples today are found in the Ponda district of Goa. That came under Portuguese much later. And by then they had become more accepting of the other religions.
Shri Shantadurga Saunsthan is a private temple complex belonging to the Goud Saraswat Brahman Samaj, located 30 km (19 mi) from Panaji at the foothill of Kavalem village in Ponda Taluka, Goa, India.
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วัดศันตดูรกา
Kapileswari - Kavlem RoadShri Shantadurga Saunsthan is a private temple complex belonging to the Goud Saraswat Brahman Samaj, located 30 km (19 mi) from Panaji at the foothill of Kavalem village in Ponda Taluka, Goa, India.
If any place can rightly claim to be the first place where the beloved Goddess Shri Mahalasa Narayani came to Goa, then it is Varenyapur, now known as Verna, in the southern part of the scenic coastal state of Goa.
For centuries, there existed a temple dedicated to the Goddess, the female form of Lord Vishnu also known as Mohini, until it was razed to the ground by the Portuguese invaders in the year 1567 AD.
History says that many of Her devotees and Kulavis took away Her idol and established it in a new temple at Mardol to escape the persecution by the Christian crusaders. The temple at Mardol today is the focal point for Shri Mahalasa Narayani in Goa.
However, Shri Mahalasa Narayani desired the temple at Her original place be reconstructed and a dedicated band of devotees devoted their time and efforts towards the same mission; and today there stands a grand temple in proud testimony to their efforts, of course, with Her blessings.
Shri Mahalasa Narayani Prasanna
If any place can rightly claim to be the first place where the beloved Goddess Shri Mahalasa Narayani came to Goa, then it is Varenyapur, now known as Verna, in the southern part of the scenic coastal state of Goa.
For centuries, there existed a temple dedicated to the Goddess, the female form of Lord Vishnu also known as Mohini, until it was razed to the ground by the Portuguese invaders in the year 1567 AD.
History says that many of Her devotees and Kulavis took away Her idol and established it in a new temple at Mardol to escape the persecution by the Christian crusaders. The temple at Mardol today is the focal point for Shri Mahalasa Narayani in Goa.
However, Shri Mahalasa Narayani desired the temple at Her original place be reconstructed and a dedicated band of devotees devoted their time and efforts towards the same mission; and today there stands a grand temple in proud testimony to their efforts, of course, with Her blessings.
The temple is built in the Kadamba style from basalt, carried across the mountains from the Deccan plateau and carved by craftsmen. It is considered to be the only specimen of Kadamba architecture in basalt stone preserved and available in Goa. The temple survived untouched due to its remote location in a clearing deep in the forest at the foot of the Western Ghats which surround the site.
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วัด Mahadev Tambadi Surla
The temple is built in the Kadamba style from basalt, carried across the mountains from the Deccan plateau and carved by craftsmen. It is considered to be the only specimen of Kadamba architecture in basalt stone preserved and available in Goa. The temple survived untouched due to its remote location in a clearing deep in the forest at the foot of the Western Ghats which surround the site.
The temple at Fatorpa is built in honor of the deity Parvati, also known as Shantadurga in Goa. Shantadurga is a combination of two words: Kumk (Kumkum or Sindur) and aali (meaning saffron colour). In the past, Fatorpa was known as Kumkummahali, and is called punyabhumi by the sons of the soil.
วัด Shree Shantadurga Kunkalikarin
The temple at Fatorpa is built in honor of the deity Parvati, also known as Shantadurga in Goa. Shantadurga is a combination of two words: Kumk (Kumkum or Sindur) and aali (meaning saffron colour). In the past, Fatorpa was known as Kumkummahali, and is called punyabhumi by the sons of the soil.
By far, the most famous church in Goa, Basilica of Bom Jesus is a marvel of baroque architecture. This 16th-century church is a UNESCO Heritage site and contains the mortal remains of St. Francis Xavier, the famous Jesuit saint.
The church is dedicated to Infant Jesus and has several paintings, marble gilded altars, marble flooring inlaid with precious stones.
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โบม ยีซูส อัสยา
Old Goa RoadBy far, the most famous church in Goa, Basilica of Bom Jesus is a marvel of baroque architecture. This 16th-century church is a UNESCO Heritage site and contains the mortal remains of St. Francis Xavier, the famous Jesuit saint.
The church is dedicated to Infant Jesus and has several paintings, marble gilded altars, marble flooring inlaid with precious stones.
Situated in Panaji, this church is among the oldest church in Goa. It has an elegant outer structure, with a double flight of symmetrical stairs. A fine example of Baroque architecture, this church also has the second largest bell in Goa.
Thousands gather here on the day of the feast that falls on 8th December, when the whole church is decorated with colourful lights and large fairs are held to celebrate the occasion.
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โบสถ์พระแม่มารีแห่งการคุ้มครอง
Rua Emidio GraciaSituated in Panaji, this church is among the oldest church in Goa. It has an elegant outer structure, with a double flight of symmetrical stairs. A fine example of Baroque architecture, this church also has the second largest bell in Goa.
Thousands gather here on the day of the feast that falls on 8th December, when the whole church is decorated with colourful lights and large fairs are held to celebrate the occasion.
Se Cathedral is among the largest of all churches in Goa, and also the most beautiful. It has a magnificent architecture and has great religious importance. The church was built to glorify the Portuguese rule over India.
The church is dedicated to St. Catherine and has the Great Golden Bell. The church has received the ‘Golden Rose’ from the Pope, as a mark of reverence.
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โบสถ์เซ
Se Cathedral is among the largest of all churches in Goa, and also the most beautiful. It has a magnificent architecture and has great religious importance. The church was built to glorify the Portuguese rule over India.
The church is dedicated to St. Catherine and has the Great Golden Bell. The church has received the ‘Golden Rose’ from the Pope, as a mark of reverence.
This church is among the best churches to see in North Goa. It has a breathtaking gothic architecture and has ornate interiors.
Its magnificent structure, with numerous spires, gilded altars and ornate interiors reminds us of a medieval castle and its white exterior dazzles in daylight. In the evenings though, the church is illuminated with lighting, making it a marvellous sight to behold.
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โบสถ์แม่เดือนเทพ
Chogm RoadThis church is among the best churches to see in North Goa. It has a breathtaking gothic architecture and has ornate interiors.
Its magnificent structure, with numerous spires, gilded altars and ornate interiors reminds us of a medieval castle and its white exterior dazzles in daylight. In the evenings though, the church is illuminated with lighting, making it a marvellous sight to behold.
Church of St. Augustine is a ruined church complex located in Old Goa. The church was completed in 1602 and is part of the World Heritage Site, Churches and convents of Goa.
Main Altar Of Church Of St. Augustine
Church of St. Augustine is a ruined church complex located in Old Goa. The church was completed in 1602 and is part of the World Heritage Site, Churches and convents of Goa.