| This is one of the famous temples situated in Ponda
Taluka at Sovoi Verem a few km from Marcela. This is the only temple of
Ananata in Goa. It is surrounded on all sides by water and beautiful
scenery. Besides the main deity Anant Sheshashayi, the complex also has
Shantadurga, Kamini, Narayan and Grampurush temples. The idol of Ananta is carved in black stone. Though the structure of the temple is small it is quite inviting. The pillar decoration is very minute and full of intricate designs. The brass stand on the lamp the special illumination stands or "Deepmala" are sacred objects of worship. |
General Information |
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Location Ponda Taluka, Sovol Verem, Near
Marcela, Maharashtra. |
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Deity Anant Sheshashayi. |
Prime AttrACTIONs of Ponda |
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3-km away from Banastari Bridge on
Panaji-Ponda Road is situated the noteworthy temple dedicated to Devaki
Krishna at Marcel. The deity is said to have been brought from Chorao in
Tiswadi to Mayem in Bicholim and then shifted to its present place
during the days of religious persecution by the alien rulers.
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About 12-km from Kavalem is situated another
important religious monument which is dedicated to Sri Kamakashi. The
deity is believed to have come from Kamakhya, Guwahati in Assam, which
is her original abode. more.. |
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Sri Manguesh temple at Mangueshi in Ponda
Taluka, the most prominent among temples, is situated along the National
Highway-4A about 23-km from Panaji. This temple is famous for its
pristine glory, which attracts thousands of visitors every year and is
gifted by the Welcome Gate, an elegant lamp tower, a "Noubatkhana"
overlooking the temple tank and the "Agrashalas" on three
sides. more.. |
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Situated at the foothill of
Kavalem, the Shantadurga temple boasts of a huge tank, a Dipa Stambha
and Agrashalas. The temple was built in 1728 AD during the reign of
Shahu Maharaj of Satara at the request of one of his ministers, Naro Ram
Mantri. more.. |
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