TEMPLES IN GOA
Temple Attractions: Stambhas, Domes, Kalasas, Mandapas, Temple Tanks
Temple Architecture: Hindu, Islamic and Christian architectural
Goa's
many charming temples are built in a style that incorporates Hindu,
Islamic and Christian architectural elements. Many are located in the
vicinity of Ponda. These complexes have
elaborate Deep Stambhas, domes in place of shikharas, which are crowned by
Kalasas, saracenic arches, traditional Mandapas and temple tanks. Among
the most revered temples in this area are the
Sri Mangueshi Temple at
Priol, the Sri Naugesh
Temples, the temple of Sri
Mahalasa Narayan, a folk deity, the Sri Ramnathi Temple at Kavalem
and the Sri
Shantadurga, a shrine to Durga worshipped unusually in a peaceful
avatar. Do not forget to visit the sole surviving example of the Kadamba
architecture at Tamdi Surla known as the
Mahadeva Temple.
