The
main walkway into the temple complex.On our way to the spice farm we stopped at a couple of Hindu Temples. This temple is the largest one in Goa and has an impressive setting place on a low ridge in front of a forest with open rice fields in front of it. The Temple is dedicated to Durga, the consort of of Shiva. Sometimes she is called Parvati and is the Goddess of Peace. She intervened in an argument between Shiva and Vishnu. In the temple an idol of Durga is flanked by images of Vishnu and Shiva. The prefix of 'Shata' means peace.
The
main walkway into the temple complex.
A water tank just in front of the temple
Many temples in Goa have moved sites over the centuries due to invading forces. This temple is no exception and the current building was built in 1738.
The
road leading up to the temple, with the rice fields either side.
When we visited it was harvest time.
