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Mahalasa Narayani Temple
Ponda, Goa
16th Century CE
Important Goan temple to Mahalasa, a unique feminine form of Vishnu. Features the deepstambha lamp tower.
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Details
- Dynasty
- Maratha
- Style
- Goan-Hindu
- Primary Deity
- Mahalasa (Mohini form of Vishnu)
- Languages
- Konkani, Sanskrit
- Scripts
- Devanagari, Sanskrit
Historical Significance
Unique Mohini/feminine Vishnu form. Important Goan temple. Deepstambha tower
Architectural Features
Deepstambha towerGoan architectureMohini deity