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Religious Places in Goa
Temples here are uniquely designed around the central shrine or the sanctum sanctorum that houses the main deity.
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Temples in Goa - Shri Mahalaxmi at Bandora Temple is situated in the village of Bandora, about 4 km from Ponda.
It is considered the dwelling of the original Goddess of the Shakti cult.
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Mahalaxmi is the Goddess of power and strength and is believed to be an incarnation of 'Adishakti'-the supreme form of power and energy.
The Shaktas- worshippers of Shakti cult, among the Saraswats, worshipped Adishakti in the form of the linga.
Many accept Mahalaxmi as Pallavi, their supporting deity, who is believed to have been released when the gods and demons were churning the ocean for amrita the nectar of immortality
The Saraswats, at the time of their arrival in Goa, were worshippers of 'Shiva-Shakti'- Shiva being represented by the 'Linga', and Shakti as the Goddess. Thus Shri Mahalaxmi was their Goddess and has been worshipped by the Shilahara rulers (750-1030 A.D.) and also the Kadamba Kings of Goa.
This peaceful or Satvika form of devi that shows in the idol at this temple has a unique feature- that she wears linga on her head.
The Goddess Mahalaxmi was worshipped by the Shilahara rulers (750-1030 A.D.) and the early Kadamba Kings of Goa. There are also
18 wooden images of Vishnu here.
Shri Mahalaxmi Devi has a unique feature; she wears linga on her head. The Goddess is considered a peaceful or Satvik form of the Devi.
Many think that this temple was shifted from Colva in Sasasthi (Salcette) in 16th century during Portuguese invasion.
In fact the temple was erected at Bandivade. Because of transportation problem the Saraswats also built another temple in Colva which was then shifted to the main abode i.e. to the Bandivade Mahalaxmi Temple.
The specialty of this temple is its beautiful chowka which is famous for its grandeur and beauty.
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The Mahalakshmi temple assumes significance for being the first Hindu temple to be built in Goa after the Portuguese invasion by Alfonse de Albuquerque.
The temple was approved for construction in 1818, after the elapse of 300 years and inordinate delays by the Portuguese authorities.
The original structure has undergone renovations many times, the latest being in 1983.
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