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Temple of Shri Chandranath
Temples in Goa - Shri Chandranath temple at Quepem is a very popular place of worship in Goa.
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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.
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They named their capital Chandrapur after the deity. Southindiatourtravel.com -
Their rule prevailed in the region till Christian descended on the land of Goa.
At the Temple of Shri Chandranath at Quepem, the altar boasts of the image of Sri Bhutnath. The famous Shivalinga in the temple is carved out from rock.
The history of the earliest known temples in Goa dates back to over a thousand years. The fundamental design of the temples of Goa are in essence like most Hindu temples in India, organized around the central shrine or the Garbagriha or the sanctum sanctorum that is home to the main deity.
The pyramidal shaped tower or the traditional Shikara arises from the main shrine. Generally, there are two or more smaller shrines housing other deities known as Parivar Devatas around the entrance to the Garbagriha.
The major temples in Goa are Shri Chandranath at Quepem, Shri Bhagavati Temple, Shri Nagesh at Bandora, Shri Mangueshi Temple, Shri Shantadurga Temple, Shri Mahalaxmi at Bandora, and Shri Mahalsa at Mardol.
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.
Temple of Shri Chandranath 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.
Goa is famous for its historic churches, forts, traditional homes, colorful festivals, lush green countryside, rich flora and fauna, fabulous cuisine, and exotic beaches.
The magical land of Goa is decked with popular tourist destinations like Dr. Salim Ali Bird Sanctuary, Tambdi Surla and Tiracol Fort, the Calangute Beach, the Baga Beach , etc.
The Temples in Goa, as well, are a big crowd puller among the tourists from world over.
South India Tour Travel offers you interesting information on Shri Chandranath at Quepem and many other temples in Goa .
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