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The city of Bicholim holds a unique place in the cultural history of Goa. The Shantadurga Kalangutkarin temple is the primary reason for that.

Mythological Memento

Shantadurga is a peaceful avatar of Durga, which she attained after purging the demon Mahishasura. The form of Durga is worshipped with great enthusiasm in the temple of Shantadurga Kalangutkarin, in the village of Nanoda. She represents an omnipresent form of Durga that is a harbinger of wealth, prosperity, good luck, charisma, and hope.A local mythology revolving around Shantadurga bespeaks about a fierce battle between Shiva and Vishnu, which was settled by goddess Parvati in her Shanta Durga form

The Demolition And The Ultimate Resurrection

In spite of its personal importance, it could not escape the wrath of the Portuguese who during their spree of religious conversions in the Mapusa city forced the city-dwellers to shift the 800-year-old lingam to its present location.

Albeit the lingam is 800 years old, the current temple came into existence around 300 years ago. The temple is a piece of absolute beauty dominated by intricate marble carvings.

The temple is a significant tourist site of the village and hosts many festivals throughout the year like:

  • Dasara
  • AkshayaTritiya
  • Navratri

This place reverberates with the waves of relief that has a soothing effect on the unsettled minds of the people. The Shantadurga form blesses every soul for prosperity, integrity, and knowledge. Just like she calmed the two great gods, her presence settles the minds of the worshippers.

One should thus visit Bicholim for a beauty that is presented in every form ranging from religious to natural.

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Nerul Rd, Near Chamundeshwari Petrol Pump, Verem, Bardez, Goa, 403114

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Goa

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http://shreeshantadurga.com

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