Don't leave Goa without doing these sacred temple visits

Rohan Fernandes

Shri Mangesh Temple, Priol.

This temple is one of the largest and most frequently visited temples in Goa.

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Shri Nageshi Temple, Ponda

A five-storied lamp tower or 'deepstambha' and historic old water tank are major attractions of this temple.

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Shri Kamakshi Temple, Shiroda.

This temple too has a water tank in front and inside one can see a square shaped chowk called Gan, where rituals are conducted.

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Lairai Devi temple, Shirgao, Bicholim

This temple is the venue of the annual and famous Lairai 'zatra'.

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Shri Laxmi Narasimha temple, Veling

Built in the 18th century, the temple deity is known to have been transferred from Salcete in 1567.

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Shri Chandreshwar Bhootnath Temple, Quepem

One can reach this temple by road or climb the stairway to the top. The view from atop is panoramic.  

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Shri Anant Devasthan, Savoi-Verem

This the only temple of Ananta in Goa and was built in 1540.

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Ahlare Ajaa Temple, Quitol-Naquerim, Betul

It is one of the smallest temples situated in an open place on a plateau in South Goa.

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Mahadev temple, Tambdi Surla

This is a 12th-century Shaivite temple in the Kadamba style dedicated to Lord Shiva and an active place of Hindu worship.

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