The Shri Mangeshi Temple is located in the village of Priol, about 22km from Panaji and 11km north-west of Ponda, Goa. It is one of the largest and most frequently visited temples in Goa, and is beautiful. This temple has its origins in Kushasthali, now known as Cortalim, […]
The Mahadev Temple at Tambdi Surla in Goa was built by Hemadri, the minister of the Yadava King Ramachandra in the 12th/13th century, and is the finest example of architecture from the Kadamba period. It’s constructed from basalt carried across the mountains from the Deccan plateau, and survived invasions […]
The Basilica of Bom Jesus sits boldly on the southern side of the large entral area of Old Goa. Built from 1594-1605, it is also widely known as the Church of St.Francis Xavier whose tomb it contains. This probably makes it one of the most important Christian pilgrimage […]
Slightly hidden away from the other main buildings of Old Goa, and possibly overlooked by many visitors, is the Chapel of St.Catherine. Built in 1550, it’s the most westerly structure on the northern side of the central green, and tucked away at a lower level to most of […]
The churches and ruins of Old Goa lie 9km east of Panjim, and are the most important monuments of early European colonial period in India. Most of the surviving buildings are ecclesiastical, surrounded by gardens and lush jungle. It’s an incredibly pretty location, possibly best enjoyed immediately after […]
The Shri Shantadurga temple at Dhargal is located 14 kms from Mapusa and 27 km from Panjim, in Pernem, north Goa. As I have a habit of doing, the days instructions to my driver was responded to with a deep frown. He was clearly bemused, had no idea […]
25km southeast of Panjim just outside Ponda is the Safa Masjid. It’s located right by the main road, so a very short walk to see the mosque and tank up close. Other than that there is not a lot to see in the immediate area, so this should […]
Ghanerao is just 19km north of Ranakpur, and makes for a useful place to stop if you end up arriving at the Ranakpur Jain Temple before it opens at noon. Just keep heading north and Ghanerao is the next place you come to. I had 90 minutes to spare, […]
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