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Temples in Goa
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Sri Ramnath Saunsthan
Ramnathim(Ponda)
This temple was originally
locted at Lotulim in Salcette taluka and was shifted to present location in Bandivadem in the 16th century. Other Dieties
worshipped in the temple are Shri Laxmi Narayan, Sri Shanteri, Sri Kamakshi, Sri Siddhinath, Betal and Kalabhairava. The Mahajans/Kulavis
belong to Kaundinya and Vatsa gotra with surnames such as Acharya, Keni, Kamat, Kare, Pai, Nayak, etc. The regular / periodical
utsavas are Palakhi / Roupyashibikotsova of (1) Sri Ramnath on every Monday, (2) Sri Shantha Durga on every Shuklapanchami,
(3) Sri Kamakshi on Amavase. The annual Jatra of samsthan is held during Shivratri and Navaratri is also celebrated grandly.
This is one of the first temples to build Agrashala/Rooms for visiting yatris in large scale and there are more than hundred
equipped with modern amenities. However it is advisible to book in advance by writing to temple for rooms especially during
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Sri Saunsthan Mahalakshmi
Bandora (Ponda)
The temple was shifted
from Colva in Sasasthi (Salcette) in 16th century during Portuguese invasion. Affiliate Dieties are Ravalnath. The Mahajans
/ Kulavis belong to Kaushika, Kashyapa, Vatsa, Bharadwaja Gothras. With surnames Nayak, Pai, Shenoy, Kamath, Bhat. The Saunsthan
is planning to build Agrashala. Navaratri is celebrated grandly here. The speciality of this temple is its beautiful chowka
which is famous for its grandeur and beauty.
www.mahalaxmidev.com
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Sri Nagesh Maharudra Saunsthan
Bandora (Ponda)
This is one of
the few temples which was not affected by Portuguese Persecution and continues to be located at its original site. The present
temple was constructed in 1780 A.D. The affiliate deities worshipped in the temple are Sri Laxmi Narayan and Sri Ganapati,
Ravalnath and Betal. Other temples connected with the saunsthan are those of Goddess Karado and Purvachari. Kulavis belong
to Kaushiks, Vatsa and Bharadwaja Gotras with surnames Nayak, Pai, Shenoy, Kamath and Prabhu. Regular utsavas held in the
temple are shibika/palakees of Sri Nagesh on every Monday, of Sri Laxmi Narayan on every Dashmi and of Sri Ganapati on every
Shukla Chaturthi (Vinayaki). The annual Jatra of temple is held from Chaitra from Ramanavami on words and Shivaratri is also
celebrated in a grand manner with Rathotsava on Magha Amavasya (next day). The temple has Agrashalas with well equipped rooms
and also halls for weddings etc. The Talai (water tank) is famous in Goa for its crystal clear wter throughout the year. |
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Sri Navadurga Saunstan
Madkai , Mardol
This temple was originally
situated at Gancim in Tiswadi. Affiliate deities worshipped here are Grampurush, Narayana, Betala, Ravalnatha and Ganapati.
Mahajan / Kulavis belonging to Atri, Bharadwaja, Kaunsha, Vatsa Gotra with Kamat Surname. The Palakhi of Shree is taken on
Shukla Navami of every month. The annual Jatra is held in Kartika from Vadya Chaturthi to Dashami; Navaratri is also celebrated
grandly. The temple has Agrashala with limited accommodations.
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Shri Devi Navadurga
Redi - Vengurla
This temple was originally situated at Gavasi , Goa but during portuguese invasion it was shifted to Redi -
Vengurla ,
very near from Goa . This Goddess is the Kuladevata of many Goud SaraswatBrahmins
www.geocities.com/ggavaska/navadurga.html
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Sri Devakikrishna Ravalnath Saunstan
Marcel (Ponda)
This seems
to be the only temple in India where lord Krishna is worshipped with Devaki as Devakikrishna. The main Deities Devakikrishna
and affiliate deities of Bhumika Devi, Laxmi Ravalnath, Mallinath, Katyayani, Chodaneshwar and Dhada Shankar were originally
located at Choodamani island from where they were taken to Mayemwadem in Bicholim and from there shifted to present location
at Marcel. Mahajana/Kulavis belong to Atri, Kasyapa, Vatsa, Kaudinya, Bharadwaj, Vasista. Surnames Prabhu, Kamat, Ghadiyar,
Naik, Kini. The palaki is taken in Shukla and Trayodashi (except in Chaturmas). Ramanabami, Gokulastami are celebrated grandly.
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