Goa's Mahadev temple at Tambdi Surla: Where nature meets divinity
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SACRED SPACE
The 12th-century Mahadev temple in Goa is situated in the midst of nature at Tambdi Surla in Dharbandora taluka.
Goa|Mahadev temple|Tambdi Surla | Photo: Nandini Das Gupta
SHIVOHAM
This beautifully carved black basalt temple is Goa's ancient and dedicated to Lord Shiva.
Goa|Mahadev temple|Lord Shiva | Photo: Nandini Das Gupta
HAR HAR MAHADEV!
Tourists come here to see the sacred monument throughout the year. Many Goans visit the temple on Shravan Somvar (Monday).
Goa|Mahadev temple|Lord Shiva|Worship | Photo: Nandini Das Gupta
FLORAL OFFERING
One of the first sights you’ll see here is vendors reaching out to you carrying flowers to sell. These flowers are nicely picked and placed in a leaf bowl along with incense sticks.
Goa|Mahadev temple|Lord Shiva|Flowers | Photo: Nandini Das Gupta
STILLNESS
This pathway to the temple from the parking lot, which is made of locally available rocks, defines the serenity of the place.
Goa|Mahadev temple|Lord Shiva|Pathway | Photo: Nandini Das Gupta
CONNECTING WITH SHIVA
Devotees often have to wait for their turn to go inside the sanctum sanctorum where the deity of Lord shiva is seated.
Goa|Mahadev temple|Lord Shiva|Devotion | Photo: Nandini Das Gupta
REVERED DEVOTEE
A very easy way to please the lord is by revering his devotees. Hence people first take the blessings of Nandi Maharaj.
Goa|Mahadev temple|Lord Shiva|Nandi Maharaj | Photo: Nandini Das Gupta
TRUE BLISS
The Vazar Sakalacho Whal, a natural stream that flows near the temple, is surrounded by trees on all sides.
Goa|Mahadev temple|Lord Shiva|Stream | Photo: Nandini Das Gupta
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