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	Shantadurga Temple, Ponda
		Shantadurga Temple is one of the largest and most visited temples in Goa.
		Shahu, a Maratha warrior built Shantadurga Temple in 1728, and features a large tank set in the hillside, a lamp tower and a pagoda like structure.
		A gilded temple car is located within Shantadurga Temple, which is used for processions.
	www.planetware.com /ponda/shantadurga-temple-ind-goa-shanta.htm (105 words)

	History : Shree Shantadurga Temple (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-05)
		In Keloshi Shree Shantadurga Devi was known as Santeri devi and was worshipped by that name.
		Now the plot on which the original temple of Shree Shantadurga stood at Keloshi is known as "Deoolbhata" and it is in the possession of the temple trust.
		However, the records available establish that the current structure of the temple was in existence between 1713 A.D. and 1738 A.D. During the 20th century, the structure of the temple underwent repairs from time to time for maintenance and renovation.
	shreeshantadurga.com /history_temple.asp (889 words)

	GoaInns.Com -->> Complete travel information portal of Goa, ShantaDurga Temple Goa. (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-05)
		Thus, the Goddess came to be known as Shantadurga (peace-maker).
		Marble is used in the interiors of the temple while magnificent chandeliers add to the beauty of the shrine.
		A pair of dwarpals (guardian deities) embossed on the silver screen flank the Gabhara (Sanctum), where an impressive idol of Shantadurga stands between the images of Vishnu and Shiva.
	www.goainns.com /ShantaDurgaTemple.aspx (205 words)

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		The Shri Shantadurga temple in Ponda was established in this era; the deity was smuggled from the village we now call Quelossim, some distance inland from the north end of Colva beach.
		Shantadurga equals Goa, she's a widely accepted embodiment of the Mother Goddess whose veneration is near-total in Goa.
		The highly syncretic result was Shantadurga, one part ancient fertility goddess, one part Aryan-ized wife of Shiva, one part newly coined aspect of peace, in keeping with the tolerant ancient culture of Goa.
	www.mail-archive.com /goanet-news@goanet.org/msg01074.html (873 words)

	Ponda city of Goa - India
		Shantadurga, one of the consorts of Shiva, is a form of Durga (the Goddess of War) and the Goddess of Peace.
		Shantadurga stepped in as the arbitrator and succeeded in reconciling the warring parties, thus saving the universe from eternal doom.
		The Shantadurga Temple was built in 1738, and is the biggest temple in Goa.
	www.bharatheritage.in /goa/ponda.htm (792 words)

	Sri Shantadurga Temple,Shantadurga Hindu Temple In Goa,Hindu Temples in Goa
		Sri Shantadurga Temple,Shantadurga Hindu Temple In Goa,Hindu Temples in Goa
		There is the famous temple of Sri Shantadurga the goddess of peace who is said to have settled a quarrel between Lord Shiva and Lord Vishnu amicably.
		Sri Shantadurga is worshipped all over Goa and scores of temples have been devoted to this deity.
	goa.indiantravelportal.com /temples/sri-shantadurga-temple-kavalem.html (293 words)

	Shri Shantadurga Temple, Temples in Goa, Goa Temples
		Shri Shantadurga Temple, Temples in Goa, Goa Temples
		The Zatra of Shantadurga being a major festival in Goa, the temples that house the Goddess are equally renowned.
		The Shri Shantadurga temple has a rich and beautiful ‘Garbhakuda’ (the holy of holies) where the deity is kept.
	mapsofindia.com /maps/goa/temples-of-goa/shri-shantadurga-temple.html (286 words)

	Temples in Goa
		Standing with its back to a wall of thick forest and its front Facing a flat expanse of open rice field, Shri Shantadurga is Goa's largest and most famous temple, and the principal port of call on the region's Hindu pilgrimage circuit.
		The steps lead to Shri Shantadurga's main entrance and courtyard, enclosed by office and blocks of modern pilgrim's hostels, and dominated by a brilliant-white six storey deepmal.
		According to Hindu mythology, Durga, another name for Shiva's consort, Parvati, the goddess of Peace, resolved a violent dispute between her husband and rival God Vishnu, hence her position between them in the shrine, and the prefix Shanta, meaning "peace", that was henceforth added to her name.
	www.goa2u.com /temples.htm (2889 words)

	Goa Blog » Fatorpa: Shri Shantadurga Kukalienkarin Festival (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-05)
		Situated at Fatorpa in Quepem Taluka, the temple dedicated to Shantadurga was originally from Cuncolim and hence, the deity is known as “Shantadurga Kukalienkarin”.
		The deity is known as “Jagrit Devta” and holds in its arms a shield and a Trishula.
		Shantadurga is worshipped by Hindus and Christians alike, as the devotees believe that she asks in their dreams anything she likes and they offer the things demanded by Goddess with great veneration.
	www.goablog.org /posts/fatorpa-shri-shantadurga-kukalienkarin-festival (210 words)

	Kuladevata temples
		By the side of the main temple are shrines dedicated to Shree Shantadurga, Shree Laxmi Narayana and Shree Rayeshwar.
		Legend has it that once during a quarrel between Lord Siva and Lord Vishnu, she appeared in the form of Durga and took Vishnu by her right and Shiva by her left hand and pacified the two and resolved the fight.
		A special feature at this temple is that Harijans are permitted to enter the sanctum sanctorum of his temple on magha sudha sashti as a reward for their help in giving land and welcoming the goddess while being shifted initially to Kavle.
	www.gsbkerala.com /temple/kuldevata.htm (2596 words)

	The Sunday Tribune - Spectrum - Travel
		Shree Shantadurga in Kavlem and Shree Mangeesh in Mangeshi are believed to be the most revered patron deities of the Gaur Saraswat Brahmin (GSB) community.
		Shree Shantadurga Devi is both the wife and ardent devotee of Lord Shiva.
		The original murti (idol) of the Devi was stolen by Pathans from the temple in 1898 and the new murti sculpted by Laxman Krishnaji Gaitonde, was installed on March 19, 1902.
	www.tribuneindia.com /2003/20030914/spectrum/travel.htm (687 words)

	Official Website of Department of Tourism, Goa, India
		The Shantadurga Temple, located at Kavlem near Ponda, is one of the more famous temples in Goa.
		Originally, the Goddess Shantadurga was brought as the family deity by Brahmin families who settled in the area of Goa during the relocation arranged by Lord Parashuram.
		The Goddess Shantadurga, is an incarnation of Devi Paravati who is the consort of Lord Shiva.
	www.goatourism.org /Destinations/Temples/shantadurga_kavle.htm (322 words)

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		Dedicated to Shantadurga, the goddess of peace, this temple sports an unusual, almost pagoda-like, structure with roof made from long slabs of stone.
		Further south are the temples of Shri Chandreshwar, west of Quepem; Shantadurga, east of Betul; and Shri Mallikarjuna east of Chauri.
		The oldest mosque remaining in Goa is the Safa Shahouri Masjid at Ponda built by Adilshah in 1560.
	damaskrosetours.com /goa/towns/ponda.html (255 words)

	Shantadurga temple of Goa
		She, in turn, sent Parvati in the form of Shanta Durga or Shanteri, Shantadurga stepped in as the arbitrator and succeeded in reconciling the warring parties, thus saving the universe from eternal doom.
		Shri Shantadurga Temple's walls are one of the attractions to be seen, since it is an ancient temple.
		Generally during the abhishek (the auspicious bath of Gods with honey, curds and milk) of Shri Shantadurga, the Shivling which is kept close to her also gets the honors.
	www.mahalaxmidev.com /shanta.html (1013 words)

	GOACOM: GOANOW - Goa Feasts (Feb 2001 issue)
		FATORPA ZATRA: The Shree Shantadurga Kuncolikarin zatra was celebrated at Fatorpa by the Hindu as well as the Catholic Gauncars.
		Chairman of the Cuncolim Chieftains Committee, Dr Verrisimo Coutinho claims that the belief that the Shantadurga and Our Lady of Health are sisters has helped maintain communal amity here.
		KAVLEM ZATRA: The 'palki' (traditional palanquin procession) was held at the Shri Shantadurga Devasthan at Kavlem in Ponda, on the occasion of the zatra, from 6 pm to 10 pm on January 25.
	www.goacom.com /goanow/2001/feb/feasts.html (1032 words)

	Independent Goa Observer
		The most impressive factor of the Zatra is that Hindus as well as Christians of Cuncolim celebrate the event with the same pomp and fervor as they celebrate the Annual Feast of Our Lady of Health and Chatriutsav (popularly known as Subtryos).
		This is one such occasion where thousands of people from all over throng to Fatorpa to be a part of the Zatra and to worship the patron goddess.
		The goddess Shantadurga Kunkalikarin whose home town was Cuncolim, had to be taken to Fatorpa to avoid the wrath of the Portuguese when inquisition was at it’s peak.
	www.goanobserver.com /archive/15-1-2005/festivals.htm (649 words)

	GOACOM - Goan Village Showcase(Calangute)
		The destruction of the temple of Shantadurga at Devichem Bhatt in Poriat being in imminent danger of destruction then, one Desai ran away with the deity's idol.
		He took the deity, popularly invoked as Shree Shantadurga Kalangutkarin, to Nanora.
		In the return of the temples awaited by the Hindu community, now one sees the Shri Shantadurga Mandap at Naikavaddo, Toshavar Tastodi Mandap at Unttavaddo, Fonyar temple and Hanuman Shantadurga Babneshwar at Khobravaddo.
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	::: \|\| Shree Shantadurga Vijayate \|\| ::: (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-05)
		Situated 33 kms from Panajim, Shree Shantadurga temple has an impressive idol of Goddess Shree Durga who mediated between Shree Vishnu and Shree Shiva and stopped the fiercefull war going on between the two.
		The original place of Shree Shantadurga devi was at Keloshi.
		Many renovations have been done over the years to the main temple and to the temples of other deities besides the agarshala [guest house] which is built on three sides of the temple.
	shreeshantadurga.com (188 words)

	GOA DENTAL STUDIO - GOA CATALOGUE - TEMPLES
		Shantadurga temple, dedicated to Parvati, also known as the goddess of peace is full of remarkable decorative effects, such as usual pagoda like structure, with a roof of stone slabs.
		Apart from Ramnath, the Lakshmi Narayan, Santeri, Kamxi, Siddhanath, Betaland kal Bhairav deities are also worshipped at this temple.
		The Shri Nagueshi Temple, closely resembling the Shantadurga Temple, with an ablution tank in the precincts.
	www.goadentalstudio.com /goa-temples-stop1.html (663 words)

	Goa Festivals, Goa Festivals India, Goa Hindu Festivals, Goa Carnival, Festivals in Goa, Tourism in Goa, Holiday ...
		The Zatra of Shri Shantadurga is held at Dhargali in Pernem.
		The deity is taken out of the temple in a colorful procession for the day.
		It is celebrated with pomp and ceremony at the major temples of Goa, like Shri Shantadurga at Kavlem, Shri Mangesh at Mangeshi, Shri Mahalsa at Mardol.
	www.goa-tourism-india.com /goa-festivals/index.html (816 words)

	temples in Goa
		The Mahajanas belong to Kaushika Gotras with surnames Shenvi, Vaidya, Sukhtankar, Rege, Gaitonde etc. The Pallakhi of Sri Shantadurga is held on every panchami while annuaal jatra is celebrated from Magha Suddha prathipada to Shuklapanchami.
		Sri Shantadurga Samsthan Gothana - Veling (Ponda) Goa
		The temple is still in its old glory with wooden bars reliefs and carvings.
	www.gsbkerala.com /templesgoa.htm (1405 words)

	GoaCentral.Com-Temples around Ponda
		After entering the main door of the temple, one enters the "Sabha Mantap" or the hall of worship.
		This famous shrine is situated at Kavlem and is dedicated to the goddess Shantadurga, an incarnation of Goddess Parvati, consort of Lord Shiva.
		This temple was originally located at Raia in Salcette and was moved to its present location in 1564-1568.
	goacentral.com /Goatemples/ponda.htm (941 words)

	Goa Temples,Famous Temples in Goa India,Hindu Temples in Goa
		Standing with its back to a wall of dense forest and its front facing a flat expanse of open paddy field, Shri Shantadurga Temple beckons with interesting legends and exquisite architecture.
		Walk into the interiors of this russet and cream-coloured temple and you will be amazed to see marble and glass chandeliers shielding an alluringly worked silver screen.
		Plan a holiday trip to be a part of the grand 8-day 'Zatra' (procession) when magnificently carved wooden chariots carrying the deity is pulled around the temple by teams of enthusiast devotees.
	www.shubhyatra.com /goa/temples.html (1246 words)

	Shree Shantadurga Temple, Pernem goa (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-05)
		This temple is located at Dhargal, about 14kms from Mapusa in Pernem taluka.
		This temple is dedicated to Shree Shantadurga, an incarnation of Goddess Parvati, consort of Lord Shiva.
		It is one of the few temples in Bardez that survived the Portuguese Inquisition and during that time the deity was moved from the house of Shree Kichkar of Taliwada, Mapusa to Sanquelim, which was then a part of the Maratha kingdom of Sawantwadi.
	www.clickgoa.com /tourism/Places-to-see/Temples/shantadurga-temple-goa.html (104 words)

	Shree Shantadurga Ashtotarshatnam [108 Names]
		These AshtotarSahastra [108] Names of Shree Shantadurga Devi are considered to be very fruitful.
		After the dhyan is over, we can start with the 108names shlokas of Shree Shantadurga devi.
		This Names of devi should be remembered and should be recited regularly.
	www.shreeshantadurga.com /108names.asp (154 words)

	Goa - Churches, Temples, Mosques and Monuments
		It has a rich Garbhakuda where the deity is kept.
		Besides the main temple of Ramnath, the Complex has four small temples dedicated to Shree Laxminarayan, Shree Shantadurga, Shree Sateri, Shree Betal and Shree Sidhanath.
		The legend in mythology says that Rameshwar is the original abode of the Lord Ramnath.
	www.amchegoa.com /church_temple_mosque_goa.htm (1621 words)

	Goa Travel Guide - Goa Travel and Tourism, Visit Goa India, Tourist Places in Goa, Goa Travel, Destination Guide to ...
		Sri Shantadurga Temple in Kavalem: It is the famous temple of Sri Shantadurga the goddess of peace who is said to have settled a quarrel between Lord Shiva and Lord Vishnu amicably.
		Sri Ananta Temple: This is one of the famous temples situated in Ponda Taluka at Sovoi Verem a few km from Marcela.
		Besides the main deity Anant Sheshashayi, the complex also has Shantadurga, Kamini, Narayan and Grampurush temples.
	travel.sulekha.com /goa/temples.aspx (2117 words)

	Ponda, India
		Ponda became a refuge for Hindus and there are many unique temples in the surrounding area.
		The most famous Hindu temples are the Mahalsa, Shantadurga, Nangesh and Navadurga.
		The Portugese did not invade Ponda until the 18th C, and the temples were built to house idols that were rescued from destruction during the early days of the Inquisition.
	www.planetware.com /india/ponda-ind-goa-ponda.htm (102 words)

	Festivals and Events in Goa
		Best at Shantadurga Temple at Fatropa in Quepem, at Bogdgeshwar Temple in Mapusa and Devki Krishna Ravalnath Temple at Marcela in Ponda.
		The event is opened by the arrival of King Momo who makes a traditional decree ordering his subjects to forget their worries and have a good time.
		Hindu's festival, best celebrated at Shantadurga temple in Queula at Ponda, in Mangesh temple at Priol, in Mahalsa Temple at Mardol which are in Ponda This festival is also celebrated in Ajoba Temple at Querim in Pernem and in Mahalaxmi Temple at Amone in Bicholim
	www.goa2u.com /events.htm (1402 words)

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