Temple visit 🌸

              || श्री शांतादुर्गा कुंकळ्ळीकरीण प्रसन्न ||

Location 📍: Cuncolim, Fatorpa, Goa.

Timings : 7:00 a.m - 7:30 p.m.

Shree Shantadurga Kunkalikarin Temple is located at Fatorpa of Quepem Taluka and is one of the oldest temples of Goa. It is also one of the prime places to visit in Goa.This temple is dedicated to Goddess Shree Shantadurga. Originally from Cuncolim village the Goddess was removed to Fatorpa in 16th century during the religious persecution by the Portuguese.



The temple complex is on the foothills of a mountain surrounded by greenery in all sides. At the entrance of the temple there is a massive doorway called MAHADWAR. In the garbagraha there are two statues of Shree Shantadurga. One is in sitting position and the second idol is  in standing position. The same is the darshanmurti because the devotees can take her darshan daily. This statue is made up of five metals. She is standing on a patt. She holds a trishul , sudarshan chakra and an arrow in her hand. 

             



The annual Zatra falls in the month of Pausha Shuddha Navami and attracts thousands of devotees and tourists from all over the world.Every year thousands of devotees visit Shantadurga temple .There is agarshala or guest houses within the temple compound to accomodate the visitors. Along with the Zatra there is also a small fair for the visitors. The shrine and the premises are beautifully decorated during the period with flowers, lamps and lights.

           

 
                             

It is a must visit if you are in Goa. It is a very beautiful temple. The grand temple and the pristine Daity in all her glory is liked by all.
  
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