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Shri Bhavati
Shri Bhavati Temple is 28 kilometers from Panaji Pernem Taluka. The Temple, situated by the side of the main road, is said to be more than 500 years old. Two life size images of elephants in standing position, made of black stone on either side at the entrance welcome the visitors. The Goddess Bhavati Asthbhuja in a standing position on a high pedestal, is very imposing. Dussehra is celebrated with gaiety from Ashwin Shuddha Prattipada to Poornima, when over twenty-five thousand devotees assemble at the temple.

Rudreshwar Temple at Harvalem
Located in Bicholim Taluka at a distance of 45 kilometers from Panaji, the temple of Rudreshwar is half a kilometer away from the rock-cut caves of Harvalem where the ancient linga of Rudreshwar is venerated. The idyllic Harvalem waterfall is close by. The image of Rudreshwar is facing the waterfall. The festival of Mahashivaratri draws big crowd. However, the temple assumes importance as Hindus perform rites for the dead here.

Shri Mahadeo Bhumika at Sal, Bicholim
Situated at a distance of 25 kilometers from Kapusa, the temple complex has beautiful natural surroundings. The three-day festival of ‘Gades’ which begins on Phalgum Pournima draws big crowd. The devotees believe that people can have the darshan of 'Devchars’ during Gade festival.

Morjaee Temple at Morjim
Situated at Morjim in Prnem taluka, this ancient historical temple complex is situated amidst natural surroundings. The main festival is “Kalas Utsav” which is celebrated once in every three, five, seven, or nine years. The duration of the festival is a month beginning from Aphalgum Shuddha Panchami. The concluding seven days is a big religious and cultural affair when people not only from Goa but also from Sindhurdurg to Karwar assemble in large number. Other festivals are Gudi Padwea, Dussehra, annual Zatra, “Divzam” and ghodmodni.

Shri Bhagavati Temple at Parshem
Situated at a distance of 7 kilometers from Pernem in Pernem Taluka, the complex has five temples, main temple being of Shri Bhavati, other temples are of Shri Sateri, shri Dev Ravalnath, Shri Dev Bhivangi Panchakshari & Brahma (Shri Vishnu, Shri Ganapathi, Shri Shankar). Devi Bhagavati temple has two Deepstambhs, unique of its kind. Main festivals are Dussehra and annual Zatra.

Brahma Temple
The temple is 7 kilometers from Valpoi, in the village of Brahma Carambolin. This shrine belongs to 5^th century AD. It is one of the few temples dedicated to Lord Brahma in India.

Shri Chandranath
It is situated on the top of 350-meters high hill of Chandrnath Paroda, Quepm. Chandreswar was he titular deity of Bhoja kings who ruled South Goa before the Christian till the middle of the 8^th century. They had named their capital Chandrapur after the deity. Shivalinga is carved out from the rock which oozes whenever rays of full moon fall on it. The temple is so designed that Linga receives moonlight on every full moon. The temple commands a panoramic view and its surroundings are enchanting. The temple’s ancient chariot is well known for its wood carvings.

Shri Damodar
22 kilometers from Margoa at Zambaulim-Sanguem, Shri Damodar is situated in the picturesque surroundings on the banks of river Kushavati, popularly known as Panti. Near the temple, the river is regarded particularly holy and is said to have medicinal properties. The deity is worshipped by the Hindus and Christians alike. A week long celebration of Shigmo is paced with programmers which include a colorful fair, exchange of gruel, collective meals and presentation of shows that include shows on popular legends and folk culture. The deity was originally in Margao.

Shri Datta Mandir
Shri Datta Mandir is at Dattawadi, Sanquelim, and 40 kilometers from Margao. The century old temple of trimurthy (Hindu) has a backdrop of a beautiful hillock covered with dense groves of palm. The most important festival, which is attended by devotees from all over Goa, is Datta Jayanti which falls in the month of December. The deity is believed to have cured many people of unsound mind. The entire interior consists of white marble.

Shri Devkikrishna-Ravalnath
Shri Devkikrishna-Ravalnath at Marcela , Ponda, is popularly known as Piasso Ravalnath. The most important festival is “ Malni Paurnima” in the month of Pausac (January).

Shri Gomanteshwar Devasthan Brahmapur
This is situated near la farm at Old Goa. Mahadev was worshipped during the days of Kadamba kingdom in Goa. Madan Tirtha Gorakhsa Mathet still reminds the glory of the place.

Shri Gopal Ganapati
Shri Gopal Ganapati Temple is 26 kilometers from Panaji at Farnagudi, Ponda, amidst beautiful natural surroundings, near Bandora. The Portuguese Viceroy attacked the fort of Ponda in October, 1683 but had to beat a hasty retreat at the sudden appearance of the Maratha King Sambhaji with a large army. Farmagudi commemorates this event. The stone image of Gopal Ganapati was the discovery by herdsmen while grazing cattle near the hill and later it was installed in a small shrine with a thatched roof . The temple built by late Shri Dayanand Bandodkar, the first Chief Minister of Goa has the idol, made of metal alloy, consecrated on April 24, 1966. It is a good specimen of Indian temple architecture synthesizing both ancient and modern.

Shri Kalikadevi
Shri Kalikadevi Temple is 14 kilometers from Mapusa at Kansarpal. It is said to be about hundred years old. Divided into two outer halls, supported with seven rows of four pillars, has a stage to perform dramas on festive occasions. The inner shrine contains the revered image of the Goddess “ Kali” - a fierce from of Devi. Agrashalas (rest House) surrounding the temple provide facilities for lodging to the devotees.

Shri Kamakshi Saunsthan Shiroda
40 kilometers from Panaji-According to mythology, Shri Kamakshi, was brought from kaurang (Kanchi).

Temple of Shri Mahadev at Tambdi Surla
66 kilometers from Panaji is Sanguem Taluka at the foot of the Ghats, is the only specimen of Kadamba-Yadava architecture (14^th century) in basalt stone preserved and available in Goa. A motorable road connects Sancorden to this temple complex.

Shri Mahalaxmi Temple
This temple is situated in the village of Bandode, about 4 kilometers from Ponda. It is considered the abode of the original Goddess of the Shakti cult. The Sabhamandap has a gallery of 18 images, out of 24 images of emanatory aspects of Bhavata sect, which is considered one of the few galleries of wooden images of Vishnu in India. The image of Mahalakshmi has a close resemblance to that of Mahalakshmi at Kolhapur, the main center of worship. Her special feature is that she wears a linga on her head and is considered a peaceful or Satvik form of the Devi. The Goddess Mahalakshmi was worshipped by the Shilahara rulers (750-1030 AD) and the early Kadamba Kings of Goa.

Shri Mahalsa
Shri Mahalsa Temple is at Mardol, one kilometer from Shri Monguesh temple. The deity worshipped is an attribute of Vishnu (Mohini during the fight between Devas and Asuras). Main festivals: Zatra (February) and Navaratra.

Shri Mallikarjun
The temple is 40 kilometers from Margao at Canacona, the southernmost Taluka of Goa, and is believed to have been constructed during the middle of 16^th century by ancestors of the Kshatriya Samaj. It was renovated in the 1778. The temple has massive wooden pillars with intricate carvings. There are 60 deities around the temple. Rathasaptami in February and Shigmotwsav in April are the festivals of note, which draw large crows.

Shri Monguesh
Shri Monuesh Temple is 22 kilometers from Panaji (26 kilometers from Margo) at Priol-Ponda Taluka. It is located on a hillock surrounded by lush green hills. Though small it has an air of distinctive elegance. Its lofty white tower at the entrance is a landmark of the countryside. This is a temple dedicated to Lord Shiva.

Shri Naguesh
Dedicated to Lord Shiva,the temple is situated in the village of Bandode, about 4 kilometers to the east of Ponda. The temple Shabjhanmandap has a gallery on both sides that contains exquisite specimen of intricate wood carvings of the events of Ramayana on one side and wooden images of Astadikpal and Gandharva on the other.

Shri Navdurga Saunsthan
Shri Navdurga Saunsthan is 34 kilometers from Panaji at Borin (12 kilometers from Margao) the deity of Goddess Navdurga was originally brought by Brahmins of Karad to Goa. The deity was later transferred from Benaulim in Salcette to its present site at Borin.

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