The Guardian Deity of Mapusa, Goa In the bustling town of Mapusa in North Goa, one deity holds a special place in the hearts of local residents — Lord Bodgeshwar, widely revered as the guardian deity of Mapusa. For generations, devotees have believed that Lord Bodgeshwar protects the town and 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
Shantadurga, the Revered Goddess of All Goans Shantadurga is the revered goddess of all Goans, with temples dedicated to her in many villages across Goa. One of the most famous temples, which attracts millions of devotees, is the Shantadurga Kunkalikarin temple in Fatorpa. You might wonder why the goddess is Read more
The Lakshmi Narasimha Temple is a sacred site in Goa that left me spellbound upon entering. The atmosphere is holy, serene, and blissful. Surrounded by nature, the temple complex is beautiful. The temple houses a somewhat fierce but equally captivating idol of Narasimha, seated with Lakshmi on his left thigh, Read more
A Brief Visit Years Ago A few years ago, I had the opportunity to visit Keri for a day to attend a residential camp organized by Samskrita Bharati Goa. Our camp was held in a building owned by the Vijayadurga temple, located just across the road behind the temple. Since Read more
Kuldevi Mahalasa Narayani Mahalasa Narayani – my family deity. From both my maternal and marital side. Before marriage, the main reason for visiting Goa was to seek her blessings. Once that was done, we’d squeeze in a bit of sightseeing. Later by her grace, she became my Kuldevi from my Read more
A Hidden Coastal Gem in North Goa Located in the northernmost part of Goa, near the Maharashtra border, Keri Village (also known as Querim) is one of the most peaceful and scenic destinations in North Goa. Far from the crowded beaches, this village offers a perfect blend of pristine coastline, Read more
Magnificent Marble Architecture We reached the temple around 7 PM. The number of cars parked along the road hinted at the crowd inside. The view of the entire temple and its surroundings from the road was captivating. After parking our car, we entered the temple. The archway at the entrance Read more