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 Shri Chandranath temple at Quepem is a very popular place of worship in Goa. Located on the tip of 350 meters high hill of Chandranath, in Paroda, Shri Chandranath at Quepem is a holy shrine of Lord Chandreshwar. Lord Chandreshwar is believed to be the titular deity of Bhoja kings. According to historical records and evidences, Bhoja kings rein the southern part of Goa until mid 8 th century. They named their capital Chandrapur after the deity.
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Their rule prevailed in the region till Christian descended on the land of Goa.
At the temple Shri Chandranath at Quepem, the altar boasts of the image of Sri Bhutnath. The famous Shivalinga in the temple is carved out from rock. Its design is not only attractive but intricate too as the Shivalinga is supposed to ooze water at the touch of moonlight. In fact, the temple is so designed that on every full moon Linga receives moonlight.
Apart from this, Shri Chandranath at Quepem also features an ancient chariot popular for its marvelous wood carvings. Shri Chandranath temple located at Chandranath hill also offers panoramic vistas of green valley of Salcete and Quepem Taluka.
To reach Shri Chandranath at Quepem you need to take a slight diversion from Zambaulim at Paroda which will lead you towards the Chandranath hill. And on the way you will be climbing up some huge granite steps which will pave your way to Shri Chandranath temple.
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