This is one of the first churches to be built in Goa and was definitely in existence by 1541. The original structure was completely rebuilt from its foundations in 1619. This was quite a feat, when one considers the small population at the time and the sheer size of the new…
This church is located about 2 kilometres east of the main Mapusa bazaar. Constructed in 1594, it was originally dedicated to St. Jerome. It was almost destroyed in 1961 when retreating Portuguese forces set fire to it on their way out of Goa. It was renovated soon after and…
This natural spring is located at Pomburpa, situated on the outskirts of Bardez taluka, about 30 km away and is one of the major attractions for Indian as well as foreign tourists.It is known for its medicinal values and its spring water is used for bathing by ailing men and…
This mansion in Loutolim, a South Goa village is famous for the many large and beautiful houses spread out in a radius of about 1 km from the nucleus of the village. The Costa mansion was built in the 19th century by two wealthy siblings and priests, Padre Pedrinho and Padre…
You can visit Issorcim beach around Bogmalo beach, which is only 11/2 kms away. This beach is completely secluded save for the local villagers, and is particularly good for Fishing. Here, plate coral also grows. About 5 kms from Bogmalo, there is a little lovely island called…
This spice plantation is located at a distance of around 10 kilometers from Ponda. The main spices grown here are cinnamon, cloves, cardamom, turmeric, ginger, basil, nutmeg and pepper plantations. The cashew distillation unit is an added attraction here.
This majestic 16th century church is a monument to the Roman Catholic rule in Goa during the Portuguese occupation. It is one of the most ancient and celebrated religious buildings in all of Goa. and the largest church in all of Asia. In 1510, on the day of the Feast of St.…
28 kms. from Panaji in Pernem Taluka. The temple, situated by the side of the main road, is said to be more than 500 years old. Two life size images of elephants in standing position, made of black stone on either side at the entrance, welcome the visitors. The Goddess…
45 kms. It is situated on the top of 350 metres high hill of Chandranath, at Paroda, Quepem. Chandreshwar was the titular deity of Bhoja kings who ruled South Goa before the Christian till the middle of 8th century. They had named their capital Chandrapur after the deity.…
22 kms. from Margao at Zambaulim-Sanguem, situated in picturesque surroundings on the banks of river Kushavati, popularly known as Panti. Near the temple, the river is regarded particularly holy and is said to have medicinal properties. The deity is worshipped by the Hindus and…
37 kms. At Dattawadi, Sanquelim and 40 kms. from Margao. The century old temple of trimurthy (Hindu) has a back drop of a beautiful hillock covered with dense groves of areca palms. The most important festival, which is attended by devotees from all over Goa, is Datta Jayanti…
Vithal Maharudra Panchayatan the complex comprises of temples of Jagrut Swayambhu Goddess Sharvani, Mahadev and vetal with his life-size image of stone and other deities. It is situated in scenic surroundings at Advolpale in North Goa, 2.5 kms. from Assonora on Pirna main road.…
17 km. at Marcela, Ponda, is popularly known as Pisso Ravalnath. The most important festival is “Malni Pournima” in the month of Pausa (January).
Blessed by Jagadguru Shree Sanucharya Swamigal of Shree Kanchi in kamakoti Peetam and Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanam is located in the temple Circuit of Ponda Taluka, 1 km away from Kundaim on NH 4A at Kunkuliem village in salubrious environment and a visit is spiritually…
It is situated near Ela farm at Old Goa. Mahadev was worshipped during the days of Kadamba Kingdom in Goa. Madan Tirtha Goraksha Math, etc. still remind the glory of the place.
The temple was built by Hemadri, the minister of the Yadava King Ramachandra. The Jain style construction has led to debates about the origins of the temple, since the Kadamba Dynasty ruled Goa between the tenth and fourteenth centuries. The temple is built in the Hemadpanthi…
At Mardol, 1 km from Shri Mangueshi temple. The deity worshipped is an attribute of Vishnu (Mohini during the fight between Devas and Asuras). Main festivals: Zatra (February) and Navaratra.
The Mahalaxmi temple is situated in the village of Bandode, about 4 kms from Ponda. It is considered the abode of the original Goddess of the Shakti cult. The Sabhamandap has a gallery of 18 images, out of 24 images of emanatory aspects of Bhagvata sect, which is considered one…
This temple is one of the largest and most frequently visited temples in Goa. The temple has recently banned entry to foreign nationals citing objectionable dressing and conduct as the reason.This temple actually had its origins in Kushasthali Cortalim, a village in Saxty…
Situated 33 kms from Panajim, Shree Shantadurga temple has an impressive idol of Goddess Shree Durga who mediated between Shree Vishnu and Shree Shiva and stopped the fierceful war going on between the two. She is flanked by Vishnu and Shiva on both the sides. The temples of…
7 kms. from Valpoi, in the village of Brahma Carambolim. This shrine belongs to the 5th century A.D. It is one of the few temples dedicated to Lord Brahma found in India.
Shri Nagesh at Bandora Temple is devoted to Lord Shiva, the destroyer on the list of Holy Trinity in Hindu mythology. At the entrance, you are greeted by an enormous idol of Nandi the bull in black granite. While there's an inscription in the mixture of the Devastan it…
37 kms for Panaji at Narve-Bicholim, was a favoured deity of Kadamba kings. Its original temple was situated in the island of Diwar. It was destroyed by the Portuguese and the idol was shifted to its present site at Narve (Bicholim). Many years afterwards in 1668 A.D.…
