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Temples in South Goa

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Shanta Durga Temple
Nagueshi Temple Ponda
Shri Mangeshi templ
Mahalasa Marayani Temple Mardol (Photo Courtesy: Kaveri)

Much like North Goa, South Goa is also filled with Temples and Churches having countryside backdrop. They are spread all over South Goa (Madgaon, Curtorim, Cancona etc). South Goa is less populated and temples have a remote location feel.

Driving around the countryside in South Goa visiting different temples and Churches could be a completely different experience to a touristy sightseeing visit.

Some of the well visited temples of Ponda (16 kms from Madgaon) which are visited from North Goa as well as South Goa such as Shri Mangesh Temple, Mahalasa Narayani Temple, Shri Shantadurga Temple, Nagesh Temple. Mahalakshmi Temple

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    Nagueshi Temple is an ancient Lord Shiva temple (15th Century) near Mangeshi temple. Nagesh more

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    Ponda ( 4 Kms ), Panjim ( 22 Kms ), South Goa ( 26 Kms ), Madgaon ( 28 Kms ), North Goa ( 35 Kms )
  • The Basilica of Bom Jesus or Borea Jezuchi Bajilika (Portuguese: Baslica do Bom Jesus) is located more

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    Karmali ( 5 Kms ), Panjim ( 10 Kms ), North Goa ( 22 Kms ), Anjuna ( 27 Kms ), Siolim ( 29 Kms ), Madgaon ( 30 Kms ), South Goa ( 35 Kms )
  • The Church of St. Francis of Assisi was built in 1661 by the Portuguese in the Portuguese more

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    Panjim ( 10 Kms ), North Goa ( 22 Kms ), Anjuna ( 27 Kms ), Siolim ( 29 Kms ), Madgaon ( 30 Kms ), South Goa ( 35 Kms )
  • Built in 1675, Church of Holy Spirit Madgaon is one of the most impressive Churches in South Goa more

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    Madgaon ( 1 Kms ), South Goa ( 6 Kms )
  • Rachol Seminary

    Arts Crafts Culture
    Rachol Seminary is home to the Museum of Christian Art which chronicles the evolution of Christian more

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    Madgaon ( 12 Kms ), South Goa ( 16 Kms )
  • Cansaulim church (1581) is an exquisite monument that draws tourists due to its history and the more

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    Madgaon ( 6 Kms ), South Goa ( 10 Kms )
  • Big Foot

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    Madgaon ( 7 Kms ), South Goa ( 11 Kms )
  • Impressive Church situated in the heart of Madgaon. The feast of this Church is celebrated on the more

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    Madgaon ( 1 Kms ), South Goa ( 6 Kms )
  • It is believed that St. Francis Xavier used to teach catechism at Rosary Church to his followers more

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    Madgaon ( 1 Kms ), South Goa ( 6 Kms )
  • Casino Royale is a popular gaming destination in Goa. Anchored in the Mandovi river off Panjim's more

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    Panjim ( 3 Kms ), North Goa ( 15 Kms ), Anjuna ( 19 Kms ), South Goa ( 34 Kms )
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    South Goa ( 3 Kms ), Madgaon ( 7 Kms )
  • Sahakari Spice Farm is very popular day visit option for guests traveling to Goa and looking at an more

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    Ponda ( 2 Kms ), Madgaon ( 23 Kms ), South Goa ( 26 Kms ), Panjim ( 31 Kms ), North Goa ( 42 Kms )
  • Cabo De Rama

    Temple or Holy Place, Heritage Site
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    Madgaon ( 25 Kms ), South Goa ( 25 Kms ), Canacona ( 26 Kms )
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    Madgaon ( 10 Kms ), South Goa ( 15 Kms )
  • Mahalasa is the Kuldevi (family goddess) of many Goan native Brahmins and Kashatriyas. Mahalasa is more

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    Ponda ( 14 Kms ), Panjim ( 24 Kms ), Madgaon ( 32 Kms ), South Goa ( 34 Kms )
  • Casa Araujo Alvares

    Heritage Site, Museum
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    Madgaon ( 10 Kms ), South Goa ( 15 Kms )
  • The Salim Ali Bird Sanctuary is a bird sanctuary located on western tip of the Island of Chorao more

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    Panjim ( 6 Kms ), Karmali ( 15 Kms ), Ponda ( 35 Kms )
  • The Butterfly conservatory run by the Butterfly Conservatory of Goa (NGO) is an interesting place more

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    Ponda ( 1 Kms ), Madgaon ( 18 Kms ), Panjim ( 29 Kms )
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    Quepem ( 3 Kms ), Madgaon ( 14 Kms ), South Goa ( 19 Kms )
  • Water sports centres are setup around Cavellossem beach that offer jet ski, banana ride, more

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    South Goa ( 5 Kms ), Madgaon ( 10 Kms )
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    Utorda is one of the quieter and lesser visited beaches in South Goa where couple of premium and more

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    South Goa ( 7 Kms ), Madgaon ( 10 Kms )
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    Hollant beach is one of the lesser visited beaches of South Goa near Bogmallo and Dabolim Airport. more

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    Dabolim ( 6 Kms ), Vasco da Gama ( 7 Kms ), South Goa ( 22 Kms )
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    View Point
    A beach few kms from Dabolim Airport. There are a few restaurants, one premium resort and kind of more

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    Dabolim ( 3 Kms ), Vasco da Gama ( 8 Kms ), South Goa ( 23 Kms )
  • Cansaulim Beach

    View Point
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    South Goa ( 10 Kms ), Madgaon ( 13 Kms )
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    View Point
    Majorda is an idyllic beach front in South Goa where a couple of luxury beach resorts and more

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    South Goa ( 6 Kms ), Madgaon ( 10 Kms )
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    South Goa ( 3 Kms )
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    View Point
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    South Goa ( 1 Kms ), Madgaon ( 6 Kms )
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    View Point
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    South Goa ( 3 Kms ), Madgaon ( 7 Kms )
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    View Point
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    South Goa ( 9 Kms ), Madgaon ( 14 Kms )
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    South Goa ( 14 Kms ), Madgaon ( 19 Kms )
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    View Point
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    South Goa ( 16 Kms ), Madgaon ( 18 Kms )
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    View Point
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    South Goa ( 17 Kms ), Madgaon ( 18 Kms )
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    Temple or Holy Place
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    Ponda ( 4 Kms ), South Goa ( 22 Kms ), Panjim ( 33 Kms ), North Goa ( 42 Kms )
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    Ponda ( 4 Kms ), Panjim ( 26 Kms ), South Goa ( 26 Kms ), North Goa ( 36 Kms )
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    Madgaon ( 9 Kms ), South Goa ( 13 Kms )
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    South Goa ( 14 Kms ), Madgaon ( 14 Kms )
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    Ponda ( 20 Kms ), Mollem ( 20 Kms ), Dudhsagar ( 30 Kms ), Panjim ( 38 Kms ), Madgaon ( 50 Kms )
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