Composing…
/Shanta Durga Temple
State Temple
Shanta Durga Temple
शांता दुर्गा मंदिर
Location
Kavlem, Goa
Darshan
–
Deity
🪔Goddess Shantadurga
Entry
Free entry
Shantadurga is the most popular form of the Hindu goddess Durga in Goa. She is the Kuladevata of several Goud Saraswat Brahmin and Karhade Brahmin communities. The temple was originally located at Keloshi but was shifted to Kavlem in 1566 AD to prevent its destruction by the Portuguese.
Mythology
A fierce battle occurred between Lord Shiva and Lord Vishnu. Lord Brahma prayed to Goddess Parvati to intervene. She took the form of Shantadurga (peaceful Durga) and placed Lord Vishnu on her right hand and Lord Shiva on her left hand, pacifying them and stopping the battle. The idol uniquely depicts this.