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Dedicated to Parvati, the goddess of peace, Shantadurga Temple was built in 1738 during the reign of Shahu Maharaja of Satara, Located in Kavlem, the temple is known as Santeri Temple among Goans. Sri Shantadurga is worshipped all over Goa and there are many temples dedicated to the deity. Legend has it that Shantadurga is the combination of two forms of Parvati Shanta and Durga — the violent form is Durga and the peaceful form is Shanta.
The temple is remarkably well decorated. The roof is made of stone slabs and there is a five-storey lamp inside the complex. The main shrine contains an image of goddess Shantadurga flanked by Lord Shiva and Lord Vishnu. The temple also has a huge tank, a Dipa Stambha and Agrashalas. Timings: 7am to 9pm. Location: It is located in Kavlem. To reach there, you have to take the route along the NH4A from Velinga to Farmagudi, from there, take right till a T-point, then take left. Main Zatras: An eight-day Zatra is celebrated every year in February. Navratri is also an important festival here.
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