Situated in Goa, Shri Shantadurga Temple is a famous Temple dedicated to Shantadurga, the goddess who mediates between Vishnu and Shiva. The current structure of Shanta Durga Temple was constructed during the reign of Maratha ruler Chhatrapati Shahu of Satara in 1738. The original place of Shree Shantadurga devi temple was at Keloshi. From there, the Devi was shifted to Kavlem during the rule of Portuguese government.

location Goa, North Goa, Panjim

Legend

According to the legends, once a battle for supremacy ensued between Lord Shiva and Lord Vishnu. The battle turned more and more fierce. Lord Brahma prayed to Goddess Parvati to intervene. Parvati stopped the fight in the form of Shanta durga. Both Lord Vishnu and Lord Shiva could be seen in the hands of Shanta durga at the temple. The two serpents in the goddess hands, represent Vishnu and Shiva.

Architecture

The Shanta durga Temple is built in Indo-Portuguese architectural style.  It has pyramidal shaped Shikaras rising on the roofs of the facade and the sabhamandap. Pillars are made of Kashmir stone and the temple is extraordinary in the sense that one might confuse it for a church at first sight.

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Culture

Goa has a tradition of harmony between all religions. Christianity is the second largest religion in Goa. Famous for its seafood, cultural practices, and tourism, Goa also has a very modern social structure. New Year and Goan Carnival are few of the events that have global appeal.

Darsan Info

Open 24 Hours

Foreigners might need special permission.

Darsan Dresscode

Avoid shorts, skirts, tank tops and other short dresses while visiting Shanta durga Temple.

Pooja Samagri

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Famous Festival

Feb:- Mahashivratri

Mar:- Vasant Utsav

Apr:- Ramnavmi

Dec:- Jatra

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Palkhi Utsav 

Muktabharani Utsav

Navratri Utsav 

Kojagiri Lalkhi

Pratishtapan of Shree Prasad Patta

Shimag Utsav

Temple Rituals

Laghurudhra (Shiva) Abhishek is a regular ritual at Shanta durga Temple. It is supposed to impart prosperity and peace to the devotees.

Special Rituals

At the Shree Shanta durga, there are four raths namely; Ambarirath, Fulamrath, Vijayarath and Maharath. These raths are used to carry the idol of the goddess in procession during the Zatra

Additional Info

 

Eateries near Shanta durga Temple :

Goan Spice Restaurant

Fast Food Place

Edwards Yard

St. Francis Fast Food

 Supermarket : Available