Temples of Goa

The temples of Goa portray an amazing cultural potpourri of all varied religions prevailing all over the world. The temples of Goa are unique in their own way. Savouring in the glory of its rich cultural heritage, these temples stand for their architectural beauty and a glory of this paradise state. The temples are full of holiness and beauty. Goa is dotted with exquisite temples that remain calm, but exhibit the religious history of the people who lived there. The whole of Goa is peppered with numerous Hindu Temples that portray an exquisite architecture and a pure aura all over the Goa. The holiday destination Goa is indeed a potpourri of people of different faiths and believing in varied religions and residing collectively in Goa.

The special feature of the Goan temples is the Lamp Tower or the 'Deepstambha', which rises anywhere from two to six stories high in the temple courtyard. They give the most striking effect when they are decorated with oil lamps during festivals. Each temple has its annual 'zatra' (feast), when the idol of the local deity is carried in a huge wooden chariot around the temple, with crowds of devotees complying in a procession. A small fair with stalls selling everything from jewellery to eatables is set up around the temple area. The colourful temples and calm churches indeed port a tourist to such a divine world which no one can imagine.

Damodar Temple Chandreshwar Temple Shantadurga Temple Manguesh Temple Other Temples in Goa