Have you seen this ancient temple in Goa's Pilgaon village?

VILLAGE APPEAL

North Goa has so many hidden gems to discover. One of them is the beautiful village of Pilgaon, nestled on the banks of the River Mandovi.

THE TEMPLE

Pilgaon is also home to the famous Shri Chamundeshwari Temple, which draws devotees from across the state.

TEMPLE DEITY

Goddess Chamundeshwari, an incarnation of the widely-worshipped Goddess Durga, is the main deity of the temple.

NEW LOCATION

The temple was initially built in Goa Velha. However, after the Portuguese entry into Goa, the temple was relocated from its original spot to the peaceful environs of Pilgaon village in 1530, where it was re-consecrated.

A MATTER OF DISTANCE

Shri Chamundeshwari Temple is situated 20 km from Goa's capital city of Panjim, and 6 km from Bicholim.

NAVRATRI FESTIVITIES

During the annual celebration of Navratri, a 9-day cultural extravaganza, dedicated to worshipping the various forms of Goddess Durga, is held and the temple premises comes alive with colourful decor and a variety of devotional programmes.

GREEN & SERENE

The lush greenery surrounding the temple is not only pleasing to the eye, but its serenity perfectly complements the tranquil ambience of the temple.

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