Temples in Goa

Hello Everyone today I am going to share my views on the beautiful Temples in Goa

Shri Saptakoteshwar Temple – A Famous Hindu Temple

One of the many important Hindu temples in Goa, Shri Saptakoteshwar Temple stands with the architectural beauty of the Mughals, the mandap or the temple hall with designs from the Europeans and a tall lamp tower. Devotees from all over the country visit the holy place to attend an important annual temple festival called Gokulashtami.

Location: Temple Road, Narve, Maem, Goa 403403
Visiting time: 6:00 am to 7:00 pm, All days
Distance from Panaji: 37 kilometers
Entry: Free

. Maruti Temple – For Lord Hanuman’s Blessings

The list of famous temples in Goa include Maruti Temple as well. A visit to Maruti Temple is a must on your trip to Goa. Maruti Temple is a perfect place for the history buffs due to a long yet an interesting story behind the building of this temple. Lord Hanuman or the Monkey God is worshipped here. Do visit Maruti Temple when in Goa to explore the intriguing history behind its construction.

Location: Nanu Tarkar Pednekar Rd, Altinho, Panaji, Goa 403001
Nearby attractions: Reis Magos Fort, Mahalaxmi Temple, Goa State Museum, Panjim Heritage Walk
Visit duration: One hour
Visit timings: 5:00 am to 8:00 pm

Mahalaxmi Temple – North Goa’s Popular One

One of the most important and most visited Hindu temples in North Goa, Mahalaxmi Temple abodes the presiding deity of the Panaji Village. The sanctum of this splendid temple has around 18 pious images which depict the sects from the Holy Bhagavata. Mahalaxmi Temple attracts a lot of pilgrims throughout the year. Wearing a linga on her head, the deity of Mahalakshmi is worshipped as the Goddess of wealth and peace.

Location: Bandivade, Ponda, North Goa, Goa
Major attractions: Festivals of Navratri and Chaitra Purnima
Visit timings: 6:30 am to 8:30 pm

Shri Damodar Temple – With Healing Powers

Situated on the banks of the Kushawati River, Shri Damodar Temple is the home to the deity of Lord Shiva’s incarnation as Lord Damodar. A large number of devotees believe that Kushavati River can heal the body ills with its healing power. According to the temple rituals, there is a Palanquin carried out where the ideal of the Lord Damodar is held around the temple premises.

During the procession, it takes around fourteen halts to just stand for a while and sing bhajans. Do your next trip to goa some justice and visit this one of the famous temples in Goa to witness the colours and songs of peace.

Location: Fatorda, Margao, Goa 403602
Distance from Margao: 22 kilometers

Mahalasa Temple – A Bizarre Temple

With a sack full of various beliefs, the Mahalsa Temple is among other famous temples in Goa. Some say that the small pool of water inside the temple was sprouted by Goddess when she struck it with her toe. And to no surprise, an idol was found at that same place with hundreds of stories behind it.

To attain divine experience, one must attend the aarti sequences or maybe the daily rounds of worship held in the temple premises.

Location: Mardol, Ponda, Goa 403404

Nearby attractions: Butterfly Conservatory of Goa, Shri Naguesh Temple, Shantadurga Temple, Old Goa, Mangueshi Temple and Utorda Beach.

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