Tourism
of Goa
Places
of Worship in Goa ::
Temples
in Goa
Shri
BhagavatiThe
Temple, 28 kms from Panaji in Pemem Taluka, 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 postition, made of black stone on either side at the
entrance welcome the visitors. The Goddess Bhagvati Asthbhuja in a standing
position on a high pedestal, is very imposing. Dussehra is celebrated with
gaiety from Ashwin Shuddha Pratipada to Poomima, when over 25 thousand
devotees assemble at the temple.
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