Brahma, Vishnu, and Mahesh – the holy trinity of Hinduism. However, among them, Brahma, the creator, has the fewest temples across India — so rare that they can be counted on one hand. The most well-known of these is located in Pushkar, near Ajmer in Rajasthan. Another rare and ancient Read more…
Kamleshwar Temple: hidden amidst lush green nature Goa is truly a land of temples. Thousands of small and grand temples are scattered across its landscape. Recently, I came to know of a temple hidden deep within nature, and from that very moment, I had decided to visit it. This temple, Read more…
A Return to Verna: A Visit After Six Years A recent wedding gave me the perfect reason to revisit the Shri Mahalasa Temple in Verna after nearly five or six years. The temple and its surroundings looked even more beautiful than I remembered. A notable addition since my last visit Read more…
Anant Devasthan – The Unique Temple of Sheshashayi Vishnu The two villages of Savai and Verem in Goa’s Ponda taluka guide you on a unique spiritual journey – a path that ends at a magnificent, peaceful, and beautiful temple called “Anant Devasthan”. This is an exquisitely beautiful temple dedicated to Read more…
If you frequently visit Goa but haven’t yet explored Tambdi Surla, you are truly missing out. Goa, a treasure trove of natural beauty, boasts Tambdi Surla as one of its most precious jewels. Whether during the monsoon season, when nature is at its peak, or any other time of the year, a visit Read more…
Betki’s Sacred Secret: A Temple with a Curious Name On our way back after visiting the Anant Devasthan, we came across a signboard at Betki that read “Mandodari Temple.” The board also mentioned that it was the only temple dedicated to Mandodari. Noticing the name spelled as “Mandodari(मंडोदरी )” instead Read more…
Lairai: The Goddess Who Captured My Attention The name “Lairai” kept coming up often after I moved to Goa. I found myself wondering — who is this goddess? What is her story? These questions kept swirling in my mind. The curiosity only deepened whenever the fair(Jatra) of Goddess Lairai approached. Read more…
The Only Temple of Devaki and Baby Krishna Whenever I think of Marcel village in Goa, the first thing that comes to my mind is the Devaki-Krishna temple. This is the only temple in India where Baby Krishna is worshipped along with Devaki. Devaki, the mother of Krishna, is depicted Read more…
The Guardian of Mapusa The revered guardian of all the people of Mapusa and the spiritual anchor for many Goans, Lord Bodgeshwar!Approximately 12 km from Panaji, at the entrance to Mapusa, stands the temple of Bodgeshwar at a place known as Bodgini. This location was once a swampy area, home Read more…
Since childhood, Ganapati has been a beloved deity for people of all ages! While there are numerous temples dedicated to Ganapati in Goa, the most famous among them is the Mahaganapati Temple in Khandola. Located on the road from Marcel to Savoi-Verem in Ponda Taluka. The path leading to the Read more…