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Shantadurga Temple
Ponda, Goa
18th Century CE
Most popular temple in Goa, dedicated to the mediator form of Parvati who settled a dispute between Vishnu and Shiva.
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Details
- Dynasty
- Maratha
- Style
- Goan-Portuguese-Hindu
- Primary Deity
- Shantadurga (Parvati)
- Languages
- Konkani, Sanskrit
- Scripts
- Devanagari, Sanskrit
Historical Significance
Most popular Goan temple. Mediator goddess. Portuguese-influenced style
Architectural Features
Roman-style exteriorHindu interiorSix-storey lamp towerPortuguese influence