Travel into the past at this 14th-century temple in Goa

WINDOW TO RELIGIOUS PAST

The Brahmani Devi Temple of Talade in North Goa, dating back to around 14th century, provides a window into Goa's rich historical and religious heritage.

STILLED IN TIME

In the heart of Talade village, on the verge of the Western Ghats, stands a temple, where the age-old practices of the yore continue to live and thrive.

MOTIFS OF THE YORE

The temple, made from basalt stone, gives a glimpse into the pre-Portuguese era through its intricate carvings of Panch-mukhi Hanuman, erotic scenes and more.

INSIGHTFUL CARVINGS

The carvings on the base of the temple do not give indication of their era but its folk reliefs provide insight into the spiritual practices intertwined with nature of those times.

PEEK INTO THE PAST

A closer look at these carvings and motifs reveals the lifestyle of the people, who lived in ancient Goa, and opens the window to the past.

SET IN NATURE'S PARADISE

The temple's surroundings are scenic with rolling and lush slopes, roads flanked by woods and everything glistening in the rains.

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