Arun Shanbhag ([info]arunshanbhag) wrote,
@ 2008-10-03 11:49:00
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Mahalakshmi Temple, Goa
Mahamandap at the Mahalakshmi Temple Goa


The Mahamandap (Great Hall) at the Mahalakshmi Temple in Bandivade, Goa provides a therapeutic escape from many of Goa busy attractions. It is a perfect place to sit undisturbed and commune with the divine. On this early morning, regular devotees went about their prayers silently and tourist laden buses had not yet arrived.

In front of the Deul (Konkani for Temple, also Devasthan), notice the Deepa Stamba (Light tower), a characteristic of Goa Konkani temples. Around the temple are guest rooms for traveling devotees at nominal costs.
Light tower at Mahalakshmi Temple Goa

History and two more pics of the Temple

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[info]fluffyblanket
2008-10-03 04:15 pm UTC (link)
What an exquisite oasis of serenity ! I love the sublime reflection in the pool .

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[info]arunshanbhag
2008-10-03 04:28 pm UTC (link)
Heh THanks!
Its not a pool; its the shiny granite floor :-))
even more sublime!

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[info]inspirethoughts
2008-10-03 04:43 pm UTC (link)
I thought so too that it was not a pool but the floor.. ;)

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[info]inspirethoughts
2008-10-03 04:42 pm UTC (link)
Beautiful! Very beautiful! And serene...just looking at it makes my mind at ease.

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[info]arunshanbhag
2008-10-03 06:22 pm UTC (link)
I love the Goa temples for their quiet!
a far cry from the ones we see in mumbai!
and these are in very remote places! :-)
thanks

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[info]navina
2008-10-03 05:15 pm UTC (link)
The first picture is gorgeous!!

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[info]arunshanbhag
2008-10-03 06:23 pm UTC (link)
Heh thanks Navina!

I had been planning such a pic for ages;
On every visit, either there are scores of devotees, the floor is dirty and cluttered, or it is later in the night;
I was lucky to get this early in the morning when all things fell in place!

Glad you like!

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[info]4krsna.wordpress.com
2008-10-06 10:54 am UTC (link)
Hi Arun,

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Thanks.

Krishna

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[info]arunshanbhag
2008-10-06 12:55 pm UTC (link)
Hi Krishna:
THank you for stopping by and introducing me to your blog!

Its a beautiful site!
Keep up the good work!
Arun

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