Exploring Temples in Ponda

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Ponda is in North Goa. Ponda is geographically at the heart of Goa, has been surrounded by scenic green villages, filled with grand temples rather different from the more crowded coast. It is located some 29 kms from Panaji (or Panjim), the state-capital, and the Goa government has called it the cultural city of Goa . • • 1. Shree Shantadurga Temple • Situated 33 kms from Panajim, Shree Shantadurga temple has an impressive idol of Goddess Shree Durga who mediated between Shree Vishnu and Shree Shiva and stopped the fiercefull war going on between the two. • https://shreeshantadurga.com/ • 2. Shree Ramnath Temple • The temple of Ramnathi is located in Ramnathim, Bandivade in Goa. • When Rama came back from Lanka along with Sita, after killing Ravana, he decided to pray to Shiva - Lord Shiva came and sent Rama to Guru Gorakshnath. There are 12 Panths and One of the Panth started from Rama. This came to be known as Ramanath. • https://ramnathi.org/ • 3. Shree Mahalaxmi Temple • Under the Portuguese rule, Portuguese relations with Hindus were not so good, it was during early 19th century Portuguese’s were so patient and co-operate with Hindus here in Bandora, in order to be grateful Hindus built here a temple called “Mahalaxmi” as she is referred to as Goddess of peace. • https://www.mahalaxmibandora.com/ • 4. Shreei Nageshi Temple • Nagueshi or Nagesh is a form of Lord Shiva worshipped by Hindu Goans in India. The temple lies in verdant surroundings in the Ponda district of Goa. • http://www.shreenagesh.org/ • 5. Shree Mangeshi Temple • The stunning 400-year-old Shri Mangesh temple is dedicated to Lord Shiva and is outstanding with its simple and elegant structure. • https://shrimangesh.com/

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