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Places
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Temples
in Goa
Shri
Shantadurga (Pemem)Shri
Shantadurga: (14 kms from Mapusa at Dhargal, Pemem) When all the temples in
Barde; were destroyed by the Portuguese, this Goddess was removed at
Sanquelim. It was at the time of the notorious Portuguese inquisition in
Goa.
Therefore, in 1550 A.D this Goddess was taken to Dhargal in
Pemem Taluka which also formed part of Sewantwadi principality. The 'Zatra'
of this Goddess is held in the month of December. The temple has beautiful
natural surroundings.
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