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Temples around Mapusa

Shree Hanuman Temple, Mapusa

This temple is located in the heart of Mapusa. It is dedicated to Lord Hanuman, protector of Lord Rama.

Shree Dattatraya Temple, Mapusa

This temple is also located in the heart of Mapusa. It is dedicated to Lord Dattatraya.

Shree Shantadurga Temple, Dhargal

This temple is located at Dhargal, about 14kms from Mapusa in Pernem taluka. This temple is dedicated to Shree Shantadurga, an incarnation of Goddess Parvati, consort of Lord Shiva. It is one of the few temples in Bardez that survived the Portuguese Inquisition and during that time the deity was moved from the house of Shree Kichkar of Taliwada, Mapusa to Sanquelim, which was then a part of the Maratha kingdom of Sawantwadi. It was subsequently installed at Dhargal in Pernem in 1550 ,which was then also a principality of the Sawantwadi kingdom. The main festival or "Zatra" falls in December and draws huge crowds.

Shree Morarjee Temple, Morjim

This temple is located at Morjim, in Pernem taluka.

Shree Bhagwati Temple, Pernem

This is an ancient temple located at Pernem about 28 Kms from Panaji, in Pernem taluka. It is dedicated to Goddess Bhagwati, an incarnation of Goddess Parvati, consort of Lord Shiva. The deity is very imposing and stands on a high pedestal. The main festival is Dusshera which attracts thousands of devotees from all areas.

Shree Bhagwati Temple, Parshem

This is also located about 7kms from Pernem, in Pernem taluka. Its a complex of five different temples the main deity being that of Goddess Bhagwati.

Shree Sapteshwar- Bhagwati Temple, Mandrem

This temple is located at Mandrem, 17kms from Mapusa in Pernem taluka. This is a complex of five temples recently renovated. The main deities being Shree Sapteshwar and Shree Bhagwati.

Shree Kalikadevi Temple, Kansarpal.

This temple is located at Kansarpal, a small and remote village about 14 Kms from Mapusa. It is dedicated to Goddess Kalikadevi, an incarnation of Goddess Parvati, consort of Lord Shiva. The temple has a huge dome with a gold " Kalash " on top.

Shree Devi Shravani Temple, Advopal

This temple is located at Advopal, about 2,5kms from the village of Assonora in Bicholim taluka. It is dedicated to Goddess Shravani, an incarnation of Goddess Parvati, consort of Lord Shiva. The temple complex also includes the temples of Lord Mahadev and Lord Vetal.

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