Temple Tour Goa

Goa is variously known as "Pearl of the Orient" and a "Tourist Paradise". Goa Also boast of very famous and important temple . Some of the Temple are Mangueshi Temple , Shanta Durga Temple , Ramnath Kamakshi Temple & Mahalakshmi Temple .

Mangueshi temple : This temple is one of the largest and most frequently visited temples in Goa. The main temple is dedicated to Bhagavan Manguesh, an incarnation of Shiva. Bhagavan Mangesh is worshipped here as Shiva linga. The complex also has shrines of Goddess Parvati and God Ganesha. The other deities in the temple are Nandikeshvar, Gajana, Bhagavati and the Gramapurusha Deva Sharma of the Kaudanya gotra. The subsidiary shrines to the rear of the main building house house Devtas like Mulakeshwsar, Virabhadra, Saanteri, Lakshminarayana, Suryanarayan, Garuda and Kala Bhairav.

Shanta Durga Temple : Shree Shantadurga temple has an impressive idol of Goddess Shree Durga who mediated between Shree Vishnu and Shree Shiva and stopped the fierce full war going on between the two. She is flanked by Vishnu and Shiva on both the sides. This avatar of Shree Jagdamba devi which had come to make peace [Shanti] between Shree Vishnu and Shree Shiva, came to be known as Shree Shantadurga devi. Temple is Situated 33 kms from Panajim.

Ramnath Kamakshi : Lord Ramnath comes from the place Rameshwar. It is said that Lord Rama, after slaying Ravana in the battle was filled with remorse at the killing. In order to seek redemption for his act, he installed a shivalinga (symbol of Lord Shiva), on the shores and hence came to be known as Rameshwar or Ramnath. The idol of Lord Ramnath was initially housed in a temple at a settlement called Lotli (present-day Loutolim) which was set up by Gaud Saraswat Brahmins who had migrated from Rameshwar on the southern shores of India. The temple also houses other deities viz. Shri LaxmiNarayan, Shri Kamakshi, Shri Santeri and Shri Sidhanath. Unlike most temples in Goa, the sabhamandap (grand hall) of the temple has no pillars and yet has a special gallery for the ladies. There is a five-storied deepstambha (lamp tower) in the courtyard with images of Hindu saints carved on its base.

Mahalakshmi Temple : Hindus describes Mahalaxmi is a form of Mother of all Universes, who raised three super powers Brahma the creator, Vishnu the preserver and Shiva the destroyer. Under the Portuguese rule, Portuguese relations with Hindus were not so good, it was during early 19th century Portuguese’s were so patient and co-operate with Hindus in Bandora, in order to be grateful Hindus built here a temple called “Mahalaxmi” as she is referred to as Goddess of peace.

Churches in Goa : The richness and beauty of the churches in Goa draw lots of eager crowds. In fact, Goa churches are an integral element of the destination's sightseeing attractions Temple Tour Goa Itinerary for 3N/4D:

Day 1 : Morning Start from Mumbai to Goa – Arrival in Goa by evening – Check In to Hotel – Spend the evening at leisure . overnight stay at Hotel

Day 2 : Post breakfast proceed to South Goa – South Goa is famous for Temples & beautiful Church. Visit all the famous temples & Church. Evening return to Hotel. overnight stay at Hotel.

Day 3 : Full day Sightseeing of North Goa – North Goa is famous for beaches , Shopping & night life. Visit Most famous beachs of Goa Calangute beach & Baga beach. overnight stay at Hotel.

Day 4 : Post breakfast start for Mumbai – reach Mumbai by late evening & Tour Ends.

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