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| Goa Religious Places |
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Mosques |
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Most people think that Goa is predominantly a Christian state. Unlike the popular belief, Goa has a majority of Hindus and also has a Muslim population. Goa has two very famous mosques where the Muslims come and offer prayers. The Goan mosques have been built in the typical Muslim architectural style complete with the domes, pillars, et al. There are around 26 small mosques scattered in Goa that are used for community worship. Check out these two famous mosques of Goa |
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Safa Masjid |
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The Safa Masjid (mosque) is one of the most popular mosques in Goa. It is located in Ponda district of Goa and was built in 1560 by Adilshah of Bijapur. All Muslims gather in this mosque during the festivals of Id-ul-Zuha and Id-ul-Fitr. The mosque has a beautifully constructed tank like pond adjacent to it. The pond used to be surrounded by a beautiful garden which was destroyed by the Portuguese during their invasion. |
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Jama Masjid |
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Located at a distance of 25 kilometers from Margao, the Jama Masjid is located at the Sanguem district in Goa. The Jama Masjid was re-built in 1959 as it had started to fall apart due to the lashes of time. The beautiful is commendable for its simple yet elegant construction. The entrance of the mosque is flanked by two beautiful and the mosque is surrounded by elegant "Minars". The top of the minars have dome shaped cabins. |
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Temples |
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Goa is famous for its temples that attract numerous devotees from all over the world. Many people tend to think of Goa as a Christian community and are not aware of the famous temples located here. During the Portuguese rule, many Hindu temples were destroyed in a zeal to spread Christianity. But as time passed, the Portuguese allowed the construction of Hindu temples and one of the earliest temples under the Portuguese was built around 1818. The style of construction of Goan temples is also different from other Hindu temples due to a different historical background |
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Sri Bhagawati Temple |
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Located in Pernem, the Sri Bhagawati temple is dedicated to Goddess Durga. This temple is supposed to be over 500 years old and is dedicated to Goddess Ashtabhuja or Eight Handed Goddess. The temple is constructed in a grand style and the entrance is flanked by two statues of elephants |
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Sri Datta Mandir |
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The Sri Datta Mandir is located in Sanquelim in Goa and is dedicated to the Hindu trinity of Lord Vishnu, Lord Shiva and Lord Brahma. The temple's annual festival is held in December - January and it is located amidst beautiful surroundings on a hill. Devotees claim that people who come here with mental ailments are miraculously cured |
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Sri Damodar Temple |
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Located in Sanguem, this temple is considered sacred by Hindus and Christians alike. The temple is dedicated to Lord Shiva and devotees throng the temple during the celebration of the Shigmo festival. |
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Sri Chandreshwar Temple |
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This temple is located in Ponda, Goa. The Chandreshwar temple is dedicated to Lord Shiva and the beautiful Shiva Lingam located here is a major attraction. During full moon night, the Lingam bathes in moonlight and looks magical. One can have a beautiful view of the valley below from the temple |
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Sri Mangesh Temple |
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Sri Mangesh temple is a famous temple located in the Ponda district in Goa. This beautiful temple is dedicated to Lord Shiva. The lovely temple attracts lots of devotees and the architecture of the temple follows every norm of the traditional Hindu architectural style |
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Sri Ananta Temple |
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The Ananta Temple is dedicated to Lord Vishnu and is located in Ponda in Goa. The temple attracts many devotees and is located amidst serene and beautiful landscapes. The pillars of the temple are decorated with delicate and detailed carvings |
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Sri Shantadurga Temple |
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Shantadurga temple is dedicated to the Goddess known as Shantadurga who is known to be a peaceful form of Goddess Durga. According to legends, she settled a major dispute between Lord Shiva and Lord Vishnu amicably. The temple is constructed beautifully and is located amidst scenic landscapes |
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Churches |
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Goa is literally synonymous with churches. They are living testimonies of the rich historical past of Goa. During the early days of the Portuguese rule in India, church building was the primary concern and occupation in Goa. This was because of their zeal to spread Christianity and convert as many people as they can. The Goan churches still have that old world charm and are very popular with the tourists who visit India. The church in Goa had much importance in the social life of the people there. It helped in the spread of education, built hospitals and helped people in their day to day troubles of life. Check out our related sections about the famous churches of Goa . // MORE // |
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