This ancient temple in Goa withstands nature's fury

Rohan Fernandes

SPIRITUAL SWIRL

Saptakoteshwar Swami Temple is a beautiful temple located on the banks of Khandepar river.

Goa|Saptakoteshwar Swami | Khandepar river | Photo: Rohan Fernandes

WATERY WILD

The heavy rainfall over the last few days saw Khandepar river level rising dangerously.

Goa|Saptakoteshwar Swami | Khandepar river | Photo: Rohan Fernandes

FLOOD FURY

The temple, which is made mostly of laterite stone, bore the brunt of the rising river.

Goa|Saptakoteshwar Swami Temple at Opa | Temple flooded | Photo: Rohan Fernandes

NATURE'S TEST

Half of the 3-tier structure of the temple was under water.

Goa|Saptakoteshwar Swami Temple at Opa | Temple underwater | Photo: Rohan Fernandes

NOT UNCOMMON

It is normal for part of the temple to go under water when the rainfall is heavy.

Goa|Saptakoteshwar Swami Temple at Opa | Khandepar river | Photo: Rohan Fernandes

OLD WITHSTANDS COLD

This temple is known to be one of the oldest in Goa.

Goa|Saptakoteshwar Swami Temple at Opa | heavy rainfall | Photo: Rohan Fernandes

WET AND DRY

The Keshav Devasthan, a few metres away from the Saptakoteshwar Swami Temple based on a higher level, remained safe.

Goa|Keshav Devasthan at Opa | Khandepar river | Photo: Rohan Fernandes

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