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The goddess Kamakshee is the form of Tripura Sundari or Parvati or the universal mother goddess. The main abode of Kamakshi is the Kamakshi Amman temple at Kanchipuram. Other important forms of goddess Tripura Sundari are Meenakshi. Her consort is Shiva. By shivam
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                  BRAHMA TEMPLE The Brahma temple in carambolim is one of the oldest temples in Goa. Attracting many devotees from around the area. The idol that is inside the temple is said to be from 12th century and is very intricately made.
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         SHRI NAGESHI MAHARUDRA TEMPLE     A temple in ponda dedicated to Lord Shiva, Nageshi temple is a beautiful spectacle. It has made a name for itself as many devotees claim that after they prayed at the "swayambhu"or naturally made shrine to Lord Shiva, many of their prayers were answered.
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               MAHALAKSHMI TEMPLE  Mahalakshmi temple is located near Ponda and is a great place to visit if you are Looking for a religious stop during your trip to Goa. Build during the15th century,
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MARUTI TEMPLE AT PANAJI The maruti temple is situated on top of the Altinho Hillock overlooking the fontainhas district in Panaji, The capital of Goa. It is dedicated to Lord Hanuman, the monkey God and enshrined Lord hanuman as the presiding deity.
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Mhalsa  also spelled as Mhalasa or Mahalasa is the consort of Lord Khandoba in Hinduism. She is venerated in two distinct traditions. As an independent goddess, she is considered as a form of Mohini, the female avatar of the god Vishnu and is called Mhalsa Narayani. By shivam 
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The Shri Mallikarjuna  temple dedicated to Lord Mallikarjun, an incarnation of Lord Shiva is situated in the Sristhal village which is 7 km northeast of Chaudi in Canacona taluk in the South Goa district of Goa, India. By shivam kerkar 

Shantadurga temple

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Shantadurga temple This current temple structure of Shree Shantadurga Devasthan was built during the period from 1713 AD to 1738 AD by Naroram Rege Mantri.On the 4th of December 2016, the temple completed its 450th year of existence. (Margashirsh Shuddh Panchmi).

Mahalaxmi temple

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Mahalaxmi temple Under the Portuguese rule, Portuguese relations with Hindus were not so good. It was during early 19th century, Portuguese were so patient and co-operate with Hindus here in Bandora, that in order to be grateful, Hindus built here a temple called "Mahalaxmi" as she is referred to as Goddess of peace.

Shree Rudreshwar temple

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                    Shree Rudreshwar temple The temple of rudreshwar located in bicholim Taluka at a distance of 45km from panjim. By. Satish harijan
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Sri Vijayadurga is located in Kerim, Ponda Taluka - Goa.According to local legends, it was once said that Shri Shantadurga of Keloshi who is now worshiped in Kavlem wanted to venture out in the Arabian sea and from the coast head to Colva to meet her sister Mahalakshmi which was then located in Colva now in(Bandivade/Bandora) By shivam kerkar

Lairae temple

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Lairae temple In the village of Shirgao in Bicholim taluka lies the temple of  Goddess Lairai . The temple of Shree Lairai is located at a distance of 2 kms. from the Panaji - Valpoi Highway. The deity Lairai is famous all over Goa for the Shirigao zatra. Every year thousands of devotees attend annual feast of deity to witness the walking of devotees of the deity, known as  'dhond'  barefooted through the sacred fire known as  Homkunda . A mud road leads to the temple and passes through many iron ore mines along the way.

Mangueshi temple

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Mangueshi temple This temple had its origins in Kushasthali Cortalim , a village in  Saxty  ( Salcette ) which fell to the invading Portuguese in 1543. In the year 1560, when the  Portuguese  started Christian conversions  in  Salcete  taluka, the Saraswats of Vatsa Gotra moved the Mangesh Linga from the original site at the Kushasthali or Cortalim on the banks of river Aghanashini ( Zuari ) to its present location at Mangeshi in Priol village of Atrunja Taluka, which was then ruled by the Hindu kings of Sonde of Antruz Mahal ( Ponda ), to be more secure. [ citat By sanved naik

Shantadurga temple

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                      Shantaduga temple Shantadurga temple is dedicated to shantadurga, the goddess who medites between Vishnu and Shiva . The current temple structure of shree shantadurga Devasthan was build during the period from 1713 AD to 1738 AD by Naroram Regi mantri . By.satish harijan

Maruti temple

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Marathi temple is situated on top of the althino hillock overlooking the fontainhas district in panjim,the capital of Goa .It is dedicated to lard hanuman, the monkey god and enshrines the lord hanuman has the presiding deity. Near the Maruti temple on the southern edge of  fontainhas. Maruti temple is also beautifully lit up at night. By. Satish

Mahadev temple

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This is a temple of mahadev... It is made with limestones and it was  made in 12th century. It is notable as the oldest temple in Goa,India By. Satish