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Goa is famous for its lovely temples. Read about some famous Goan temples.
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Goa Temples

Goa is famous for its temples that attract numerous devotees from all over the world. Many people tend to think of Goa as a Christian community and are not aware of the famous temples located here. During the Portuguese rule, many Hindu temples were destroyed in a zeal to spread Christianity. But as time passed, the Portuguese allowed the construction of Hindu temples and one of the earliest temples under the Portuguese was built around 1818. The style of construction of Goan temples is also different from other Hindu temples due to a different historical background.

Sri Bhagawati Temple
Located in Pernem, the Sri Bhagawati temple is dedicated to Goddess Durga. This temple is supposed to be over 500 years old and is dedicated to Goddess Ashtabhuja or Eight Handed Goddess. The temple is constructed in a grand style and the entrance is flanked by two statues of elephants.

Sri Datta Mandir
The Sri Datta Mandir is located in Sanquelim in Goa and is dedicated to the Hindu trinity of Lord Vishnu, Lord Shiva and Lord Brahma. The temple's annual festival is held in December - January and it is located amidst beautiful surroundings on a hill. Devotees claim that people who come here with mental ailments are miraculously cured.

Sri Damodar Temple
Located in Sanguem, this temple is considered sacred by Hindus and Christians alike. The temple is dedicated to Lord Shiva and devotees throng the temple during the celebration of the Shigmo festival.

Sri Chandreshwar Temple
This temple is located in Ponda, Goa. The Chandreshwar temple is dedicated to Lord Shiva and the beautiful Shiva Lingam located here is a major attraction. During full moon night, the Lingam bathes in moonlight and looks magical. One can have a beautiful view of the valley below from the temple.

Sri Mangesh Temple
Sri Mangesh temple is a famous temple located in the Ponda district in Goa. This beautiful temple is dedicated to Lord Shiva. The lovely temple attracts lots of devotees and the architecture of the temple follows every norm of the traditional Hindu architectural style.

Sri Ananta Temple
The Ananta Temple is dedicated to Lord Vishnu and is located in Ponda in Goa. The temple attracts many devotees and is located amidst serene and beautiful landscapes. The pillars of the temple are decorated with delicate and detailed carvings.

Sri Shantadurga Temple
Shantadurga temple is dedicated to the Goddess known as Shantadurga who is known to be a peaceful form of Goddess Durga. According to legends, she settled a major dispute between Lord Shiva and Lord Vishnu amicably. The temple is constructed beautifully and is located amidst scenic landscapes.



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