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 Temples in Goa - The
Portuguese rule was over Goa for along time but still it is
heartening to find that there are a large number of ancient
Hindu temples which have survived in Goa. It was all due to
the constant endeavor of the people who kept on changing the
presiding deities of the temples from time to time so that
they were able to preserve them. Sometimes the deities were
kept hidden the houses of priests, till they were safely placed
in the temples.
One such temple is the Shri Bhagavati Temple in Pemem located
at a distance of 7km from Pemem in the Pemem Taluka.
The Shri Bhagavati Temple in Pernem is dedicated to Goddess
Bhagavati Ashtabhuja, or eight-handed Goddess, which one of
the incarnation of Goddess Durga.
The temples in Goa have unique architecture and they are
noted for their simplicity and aesthetic beauty. Certain typical
features of these temples are that they are enclosed by betel
nut trees, coconut groves and lakes and the Pillars of Light
are the sentinel of the temples
Shri Bhagavati Temple in Pemem has a temple complex having
five temples, main one being of Shri Bhagavati, other temples
are of Shri Sateri, Shri Dev Ravalnath, Shri Dev Bhivangi
Panchakshari & Brahma (Shri Vishnu, Shri Ganapath, Shri
Shankar).
Shri Bhagavati temple in Pemem has two Deepstambhas which
are particularly striking. The temple is 500 years old and
it is on the main road only. You will find two life size images
of elephants of black stone standing as a mark of welcome
to the visitors.
The Goddess Bhagvati Asthbhuja idol is in a standing position
on a high pedestal. Here at the temple the festival of Dussehra
is celebrated with fervor and enthusiasm from Ashwin Shuddha
Pratipada to Poomima, when over 25 thousand devotees congregate
at the temple.
The principal festival celebrated here are the 7 days "Bhajanisaptah"
at Mandrem, which is celebrated in Kartika. The Zatra, "Shimgo"
are other festivals, when large numbers of devotees throng
here.
This temple in Goa is a must visit , when you arrive here,
contact Goa-Travel.com for tour booking.
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