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LEGEND
- NH 17 - Main Roads - railroad & stations - Capital City - Taluka Headquaters - Heritage Temples - Heritage Churches - Other Towns - Forts - Heritage Houses - Museums - Waterfalls - Heritage Villages - Kaavi Art Temples - Arts/Crafts - Wildlife Sanctuary - Bird Sanctuary

Divar

The island of Divar is famed for its Bonderam. This festival is held on the river island on the 4th Saturday of the month of August. Bonderam means the festival of flags. Its high point is a mock battle to commemorate the property wars that took place here over a century ago. Its landmark is its Indo Portuguese Architecture.

Patradevi Martyrs Memorial Torxem

S Chandel Tiracol Fort Paliem Corgao Naibaga Pernem Mulvir Temple Malpem Ibrampur Alorna

- Mosques - Caves & Caverns

Shri Brahmani Temple, Toldem, Sanguem This temple is dated to the 12th century and has been built in the Hoysala or Kadamba temple style of architecture. There are some erotic sculptures on the walls of the temple and some Graeco Persian mythical figures, animals, birds, etc.

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Arambol Arambol Beach Davanvado

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Parcem Dhargalim Shri Shantadurga Temple Macasana Colvale St. Francis Xavier Church NH 17 Kansarpal Maruti Thivim R.S Nanoda Temple Advalpale Assonora St.Claras Church Mulgao Sirigao Shri Lairai Temple Corjuem Fort Bicholim Corjuem Namazgah Shri Sapta Koteshwar Temple Bird Sanctuary Chorao Island Naroa Anjunem Surla

Shri Mahadev Temple Tambdi Surla

Old goa (Cidade de Goa, Velha Goa)

Mandrem Beach

Mandrem Kshetrapaal Temple Chopdem

Dodamarg

Agarvado

The story of Old Goa begins at a rather modest shrine of Shri Gomanteshwar up in the hills at a distance from the river. The city moved to the bank of the river Mandovi (then called the rGomti) at the fag end of Kadamba rule. Royal life then revolved around the Shri Saptakoteshwar Temple (where the Church of Our Lady of Divine Providence stands today) until the Deccan Sultans made it their capital and called it Ela. The Portuguese wrested it from the Adil Shah and began building the Rome of the East with churches, chapels, markets, houses and a bustling trading post. The city fell to disease and economic ruin as a consequence of religious persecution and the capital moved to Nova Goa or Pangim (Panaji) in the middle of the 19th century.

Morjim Morjim Beach Chapora Fort Vagator Beach Anjuna Beach Baga Beach

Siolim

This temple standing in the midst of a dense forest, may date back to the 12th or 13th century A.D. It was built of black basalt stone masonry with no mortar used for bonding and has monolithic pillars. Facing the east the temple is raised on a plainly moulded plinth.

BARDEZ
Assagao Mapusa Arpora Nagoa Moira Our Lady Aldona of Miracles Church Pomburpa Soccoro Saligao Pilerne Betim Reis Magos Fort Porvorim Britona Mandovi River

Vagueri Hill

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Sanquelim Shri Datta Mandir Aravalem Caves & Waterfalls Valpoi Vagurieum Nanus Cuntol Caranzol Brahamanimaya Temple

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Calangute Calangute Beach Candolim Beach Sinquerim Beach Aguada Fort Candolim

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Divar Island

Bhagwan Mahaveer Sanctuary, Molem Besides being a good birding site, the Sanctuary also has a cluster of preAryan homes.

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Miramar Beach Cabo Raj Nivas Dona Paula Beach

PANAJI

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Bambolim

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Panaji More about Panaji Overleaf.

Santana Church, Talaulim One of the five models after which all the churches and chapels followed suit, this one perhaps is the most fascinating church of all.

Paandavchi Usgao Shri Purvachari BaainTemple & Shri Purvasantani To Belgaum-Bangalore Saptakoteshwar Goa Velha Shri Mahalsa Temple Siridao Beach Bondla W.L.S Temple Velinga Khandepar Agassaim Khandepar Caves Shri Mahadev Temple Zuari River Curti Farmagudi Surla Mormugao Sao Jacinto Island Shri Nagesh Temple Safa Masjid Sancordem da Chicalim Bandora on L Cortalim Betora Ponda k, Vasco da Gama Kavale Sancoale Shri Shantadurga Santuary oc Darbandora Shri Kapileshwar R Temple Fr.Jose Vaz Dabolim R.S Temple tle DABOLIM MORMUGAO as Molem C Bhagwan Mahaveer Kesarvale Durbhat SuctaliConsauli To Sanctuary Borim Bogmalo Beach Tatodi Issorcim Ponne Mardol Verna R.S Dabal Sao Jorge Island PONDA Velsao Beach Cansaulim R.S Caranzol R.S. Grande I. Verna Loutolim Vainguinim Beach

Karmali R.S Carambolim Vijayadurga Shri Navdurga Temple Temple Boma Santana Querim Kundaim Goa Medical Church College Shri Mangesh Temple Pilar Seminary Mardol Pilar

Old Goa

Banastari

Adilshahi Masjid Surla Tar

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Brahmani Temple Toldem Ruins of Shri Ravalnath Temple, Shri Gadir Temple Durg
Underground Chambers at Chicalim Three underground chambers were found at Chicalim with megalithic potsherds.

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Majorda Beach

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Majorda Nuvem R.S Raia

Site Ruins Shri Kamakshi Temple Rachol Seminary

Shiroda Shri Kamakshi Temple Curtorim

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Colem R.S

Dudhsagar Water Falls Dudhsagar R.S

Seraulim R.S Colva

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Margao Margao R.S

Calem R.S Sanvordem Cacora Sanvordem R.S

SALCETE
Guirdolim Chandor R.S Chandor Mulem

Caves and Caverns at Issorcem Hollant Vasco One of Goa's most recent amazing discoveries these caves are obviously manmade but vertical to the ground. Cave dwellers probably suspended themselves into their rock homes with vines and then covered the entrance hole with circular stone discs at night.

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Man made Cave Kundaim This cave may have been a pre-historic shrine in active worship worship once. A state protected monument today, its survival hangs in a balance on the edge of a highway.

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Shri Sangameshwar Island Shrine, Sangameshwar Ugem Sanguem Sanguem Caves

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Quepem

Chinchinim Carmona Cavelossim Beach Assolna

Shri Chandreshwar Bhutnath Temple

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Salaulim Xelpem Curdi Mahadev Temple Shri Damodar Temple Zambaulim

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Cuncolim Buddist Caves Bailaponto Bali

Saptakoteshwar temple at Narva -Bicholim Originally located on the island of Diwar in the hamlet of Narva since its construction by the Kadamba, Queen Kamladevi in 1155 A.D it was destroyed by the Portuguese in 1541 when the deity was shifted across the river to New Narva Bicholim. It was renovated by Shivaji in 1668.

Heritage Site Map of Goa

Mobor Betul Beach

Velim Fatorpa Shri Shantadurga Temple Betul

Bali R.S

Rivona Shri Vimleshwar Temple

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Margao (Madgaon) Once named Mathagram either after the mutt or temple complex located where the main church stands today or after the Madvals or washermen who dominated the village, Margao has a model church church and admire some fascinating Goan houses.

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Canaguinim Beach

Cajur Rock Art

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Cabo de Rama Fort

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Naiquinim Vichundrem Shri, Paik Pann Sacred Grove Shri Narayandev Devasthan Temple Netorli Shri Gopinth Temple, Budbudanche Tollem Jaqui Nundem Mamai Devi Temple

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Chandor Heritage Village

Agonda Beach

Undrauadi Gaodongrem Shri Mallikarjun Temple Palolem Chaudi Sristhal Mallikarjun Canacona R.S

Palolem Beach

CANACONA
Partagal Math

Khandepar Caves This cave may have been a pre-historic shrine in active worship once. A state protected monument today, its survival hangs in a balance on the edge of a highway.

Talpona Beach Galgibaga Mashem

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Cotigao Sanctuary

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Betaal Temple Poinguinim ParshuramTemple

Visit Our Lady of Belem church for period furniture and statuary, the twin mansions of BraganzaPereira families and the heritage home of Sara Fernandes for a look and feel of Goa's colonial past. You can see Goas oldest fort wall, ruins of the 11th century Shiva Temple dating to the Kadamba Periods. For visits call:Menezes-Braganza (+918322784201) Sara Fernandes (+918322784245)

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Sangameshwar Island Shrine, Sanguem

Safa Masjid, Ponda This mosque was built by Ibrahim Adil Shah of Bijapur. Adjacent to the mosque is a well constructed masonary tank with small dressing chambers with Mihrab designs.

Anjediva Island

Chitakul

This small shrine is located on a stone slab in the middle of the meeting of three river, the Kushavati, Sanguem and Guleli. The confluence of three rivers has always been sacred in India.

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Goa's Heritage Houses

Goan domestic architecture is unique to the world. Most of the houses that we see as part of our legacy can be dated to the middle of the 18th century. Typically, they have a sopo or a balco in the central axis of their front facades and reception rooms in the front with dining areas and service areas delineated towards the rear. High plinths and long stairways often complete a picture of mystery and charm. Household, windows and openings fronting the road are often quick clues that give away the age of a Goan house. The older the house is, the fewer there are windows facing the road. The more ornamental the window facing the road, the more outward-looking is the house and the other contribution of the Goan mason to architectural crafts is the fashioning of finials (ornaments that sit on top of roofs or gateposts) out of stone or clay for gateposts. Traditionally, these finials have been in the shape of lemon balls, soldiers, roosters, dogs and lions. While most of these are renderings of popular images, the lions are a definite hangover from the official emblem of the Kadambas. The use of the nacre of the mother-ofpearl shell to cover windows may have originally come to Goa from Gujarat via Bassein and Diu but it took Goan carpenters to perfect the art. Glass came to Goa as late as 1890 and remained an expensive building material well into the 20th century.The nacre of the mother-ofpearl, otherwise a waste material, was then cut into lozenge shapes and slid into wooden battens to give windows added value and beauty.

Kaavi Art
One other craft that is dated to Goa's pre-colonial past is the art of sgraffito or kaavi. Kaavi is the art of rendering a design on the wall using a highly specialized technique. The wall surface is plastered in red oxide and then a design scratched out with the help of a charcoal stick or a thin brush made from the hair of a wild boar. The excess is then dug out and the hollow portions filled in with a paste made with lime. The whole rendering is then polished over with fine muslin or a wooden spatula. The Technique can also be reversed at times. This art originates in the temples of Goa from where it has travelled to homes where it is rendered in sanctified spots of the house. It is to the Goan cratsman's credit that when new churches and chapels were built in the 16th century, this craft was kept alive and modified into designs that suited these buildings. It was, in a way, the Goan craftsman's way of honouring a new religion in his land with the same respect that he would accord his own. Kaavi examples are seen in temples, churches and in sacred spaces in private homes. This map shows all the kaavi art temples that are known today. Many more such gems await discovery and conservation.
Rock Art at Kajur, Quepem

Sanguem Caves

This cave has great significance as it is a regular dwelling. Unlike other caves that are obviously Buddist or Jain colonies meant for offering shelter during the monsoons. It has architectural, archaeological and historic value and is located in Sanguem town.

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Shri Chandreshwar Bhutnath, Near Paroda One of the few temples that still stands on its original ground, the original dates to the Bhoj dynasty 6th-7th Century A.D. and rebuilt by the Kadamba dynasty in the 11th century.

Heritage Map of Goa

Shri, Paika Pann Sacred Grove, Naiquinim, Sanguem.

This temple complex dedicated to the goddess Mahisasurmardini is located in a sacred grove rarely found in modern Goa. Built at the height of the Shivite cult.

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Palacio De Deao, Quepem

Museums in Goa
Archaeological Museum and Portrait gallery, Old Goa: A history of Goa in potshards, coins and stamps plus a collection of portraits of all theViceroys and Governors of the past. Tel. +918322286133. Timing : 10.00 a.m. to 5.00 p.m.(no lunch break).Closed on Fridays. Entry fee: Rs. 5/- per person above 15 years.

Originally the residence of the Dean, this palace has been recently restored and is open to the public for teas. Call Celia on . For bookings.

Shri Narayandev Devasthan Temple, Vichundrem, Sanguem The temple is dated to the 11th century and this deity is particularly worshipped by Vaishanavaties. The frame surrounding Shri Narayandev is exquisitely carved showcasing the dashavatars or ten incarnations of Lord Vishnu.

Heritage Villages of Goa

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This is a coined term for villages with a fine stock of heritage houses, churches, temples and street furniture. Visit these villages to experience the continuity of Goa's social and cultural history. MAPUSA MARKET ON FRIDAYS For absolutely fascinating bargains and a slice-of-life in Goa in terms of local produce visit the Mapusa market place on Fridays where you will see dried fish that Goans supplement their diet with during the fishless days of the monsoon. Theres fruit and vegetables in abundance and mirror work bags and backpacks from Gujarat. Here local pottery sits cheek-byjowl with sarees from Karnataka and silks from Maharashtra. Sample the local red rice, tamarind balls, cocum or Indian jujube and foot long bananas from the village of Moira. A wide range of chillies, mangoes and beans complete the canvas of scents and colour in this buzzing bazaar.

Legend has it that Lord Parshuram, the sixth

incarnation of Lord Vishnu, shot an arrow into the Arabian Sea to create Parshuram Kshetra of which Goa was one part. Known in the past as Gomanta, Govapuri, Govarashtra and Gopakapattana, this tiny state has a rich social and economic history that is reflected in its festive traditions, its arts, crafts, cuisine and architecture.

A lacquerware cradle

Goa State Museum, Patto, Panaji: Goa's history in sculpture, Christian art and religious expression, contemporary art and western bronzes, furniture and numismatics. Tel. +918322226006. Timing: 09.30 to 13.00 hrs.and 14.00 to 17.00 hrs. Closed on Saturdays, Sundays & Public Holidays. Museum of Christian Art, Convent of Santa Monica, Old Goa: Vestments, manuscripts, gold and silver ornaments, statues and figurines in wood and ivory, furniture and artifacts. Timing: Daily 09.00 to 13.00 hrs. and 14.00 to 17.00 hrs. Entrance fee: Rs 10/- per adult. Naval Aviation Museum, Dabolim: Static display of aircrafts, engines, armament, sensors, aviation simulator, safety archives, models, apparel and museum shop. Timings: Daily from 09.00 to 17.00 hrs. Entrance fee: Rs. 10/- per adult and Rs. 5/- per child. Galleries at Se Cathedral St. Francis of Assisi Convent and Basilica of Bom Jesus: Paintings and artifacts. Timings: 09.00 to 12.30 hrs. and 15.00 to 18.30 hrs. week days and from 10.00 to 12.30 and 15.00 to 18.30 hrs. On Sundays. Houses of Goa Museum, Torda, Salvador do Mundo, Bardez: Photographs and floor plans of traditional houses of Goa, the history of architecture in pictures, original samples of railings, windows, eavesboards, tiles and altars. Tel: +918322410711/12/13/14/15. Timings: Daily 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Entry fee: Rs. 25 per person. Pilar Museum, Pilar: Shivlingums, archaeological artifacts, early manuscripts, paintings. Timings: Daily 9.30 a.m. to 5.30 p.m. Closed on Sundays. Entrance free. Xavier Museum, Xavier Centre of Historical Research, Porvorim: Collection of classic religious artifacts, paintings in Indian Christian Art, wooden polychrome statuary. Film on socio-cultural heritage of Goa screened on request. Phone: +918322417772 Open Mondays-Fridays 9.30 a.m. to 5 p.m. and 9.30 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Saturdays. Entrance Fees Rs. 50/- (Museum) Rs.20/- (Auditorium) Calizz, Fort Aguada Road, Candolim: Unique interactive museum of 19th century Goan domestic life, both Hindu and Christian. Visit this museum for dioramas of a Catholic home, 19th century offices of lawyers and doctors home of a wealthy Hindu family, a collection of carpenter's tools and design samples and a fascinating sample of Goa's unique mud architecture.

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Shri Mahadeo Temple, (Curdi) Xelpem, Salaulim

This 10th century Shiva temple was shifted from its original home in Curdi stone by stone by the Archaeological Survey of India, Mini Circle Goa when it was threatened by submergence in the Salaulim Dam project.

Legend apart, Goa's earliest inhabitants were the Kunbis, Kharvis, and other Proto-Australoid Mundari races. Goa's history dates back to the 3rd century when the Mauryas ruled it. The Satavahanas, the Bhojas, the Konkan-Mauryas, the Rashtrakutas, the Badami Chalukyas, the Shilaharas and the Kadambas followed this rule. Goas cuisine is a blend of Islamic, Hindu and Catholic history. In the 14th century, Goa fell into the hands of the Muslims of the Deccan. The Bahamanis and the Vijayanagar Kings of the Deccan were rivals over Goa. Finally, the Adil Shahs took over from the Bahamanis. The Portuguese arrived in Goa in the year 1510 and stayed here until its liberation on 19th December 1961. Unlike what most people think, all of Goa was not under Portuguese rule over the entire period of 450 years. The mahals (hills) of Tiswadi, Bardez, Salcete and Mormugao were under them since the 16th century and the mahals of Ponda, Sanguem, Quepem, Canacona, Bicholim, Sattari and Pernem towards the end of the 18th century. Four and a half centuries under Portuguese domination has left a large part of its inherent cultural artefacts in complete disarray. Ruins of temples and ancient sacred tanks lie scattered all over the state. Kaavi, its most singular contribution to the ethno-cultural wealth of the world lies unprotected, unnoticed and anonymous. And yet, these 450 years of colonialism has produced its own unique blend of cultural output that is uniquely Goan and yet carries forward influences from the Western world. Emigration to parts of British-India (Bombay, Karwar, Hubli, Belgaum) brought back into Goa social and cultural patterns from other parts of India in the early 20th century. In addition to the traditional crafts, Goa has a whole new generation of fine artists and craftsmen and women who are making forays into the contemporary art scene. There are some exquisite lifestyle stores and art galleries located in the villages on the beach that exhibit this talent. Together with Goa's unique crafts, these works of art let us know that this holiday destination is a state of substance, depth and a social fabric that serves as a model These Azulejos in Menezes Braganza Hall for others. In other words, a Goa of mettle, are an illustration of how crafts travelled across the sea. of substance, of cultural sustenance.

Shri Gopinath temple, Budbudanche Tollem, Neturli The original idol of Lord Gopinath (Krishna) dates to 9th-10th century. The original temple was in keeping with the concept of devghar or God's house. Located on a temple tank where water bubbles up to the surface every few seconds. this temple has been recently rebuilt.

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Shri Damodar Temple, Zambaulim

Famed for its annual pink gulal festival, the original deity was moved from Margao to Zambaulim in the 16th century for fear of religious persecution during Portuguese rule. It is located on the banks of the Kushawati river.

Cabo da Rama, Canacona Built by the Soundekar kings towards the end of the 1 6 t h c e n t u r y, t h i s magnificent monument has a moat, a fantastic view of the sea and two freshwater tanks. The ramps were meant for elephants and horses.Later taken over by the Portuguese in 1764.this was locally called Ramachem Bhushir, that the Portuguese changed to Cabo da Rama.

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Buddhist Caves, Rivona

Often called Pandava Caves, these are actually the few vestiges of Goa's past Buddhist presence when monks would seek sanctity from their austere lives as wandering mendicants and camp in caves for the monsoons. There is anunderground cave with a well here too.

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The only thing that distinguishes Panjim from any other city in India is the seven km long promenande, built on a planned grid system with a unique storm drain system and perhaps the only city in India that has been relocated stone by stone from a capital that fell to disease and ruination. The architectural styles here vary from Goan Domestic, Indian Art Deco, Indo European , Indian Baroque to British Colonial. Thios place has art combined with functionality. Apart from its architectural wealth the city has a deep treasure chest of cultural patterns and traditions.

Kuskem Waterfalls Cotigao Wildlife Sanctuary in Canacona taluka. You can also see the ruins of ancient temples in this tiny village of Kuskem.

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The Heritage Sites Map of Goa is a first attempt. If you see something in Goa that you think should find a place on this map, do write in and let us know. Our contacts are: Goa Heritage Action Group 29-30 Green Valley Porvorim 403521 Tel: +918323252097 e-mail: ghaggoa@gmail.com Visit us at: www.goaheritage.in A part of the proceeds of the sale of this map go towards the preservation of Goan heritage. Sponsors Message This heritage map is brought to you by Goa Heritage Action Group Goa Heritage Action Group is a non-profit, nongovernmental organisation with architects, businessmen and women, writers, teachers and other professionals as its members. The Group is dedicated to the preservation, conservation and continuance of Goa's rich and priceless natural, cultural and man-made heritage. GHAG believes that yesterday's past is relevant and meaningful to today's present and anchors tomorrow's future. This heritage map of Goa was made possible because of the generous sharing of research material from its members Reboni Saha, Heta Pandit, Prajal Sakhardande and friends Prashant Pednekar,Tushar Rao, Rahul Goswami and Gayle DSouza.

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Shri Vimleshwar Temple, Rivona Sanguem

This temple built by the Rivona comunidade or gaunkari an ancient system of co- operative farming is a symbol of community paticipation.

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Shri Betaal Temple, Painguinim, Canacona This temple is dedicated to pre-Aryan deity displays rare endangered kaavi art. For more on kaavi temples see map overleaf and note above.

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Petroglyphs at PansaimolUsgalimal Vichundrem, Sanguem

This beautiful site on the banks of the Kushavati river is perhaps one of the earliest expressions of art and architecture in Goa. Rock carvings found here are believed to depict symbols of the fertility cult And religious cosmology.

Shri Parshuram Temple, Painguinim, Canacona Temple dedicated to the legendary Vaishnavite deity of Goa, this temple displays rare endangered kaavi art.