Mapusa TEMPLE

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Sri Kalika Temple

The Sri Kalika Temple is located 14 km from the Mapusa town. This famous temple is dedicated to Sri Kalika and is situated in the Village Kansarpal near Assonora, it is one of the most important Hindu monuments in North Goa. Sri Kalika situated in the Gillage Kansarpal near Assonora, a few kilometers away from the Mapusa town.

The Daivadnya Brahmans are the main devotes of this deity. A huge gold "Kalash" atop the dome of the temple beckons thousands of devotees and inquisitive visitors to this otherwise secluded place. The Daivadnya Brahmans are the main devotes of this deity. A huge gold "Kalash" atop the dome of the temple beckons thousands of devotees and inquisitive visitors to this otherwise secluded place.

The temple is dedicated to Goddess Kali, which is the Rudra form of Goddess Durga. The Garbha Griha of this gem of Goa temples contains the idols of mother Devaki and Lord Krishna. A huge gold "Kalash" atop the dome of the temple beckons thousands of devotees and inquisitive visitors to this otherwise secluded place.

Tourists on Goa temples tour will appreciate the sculpture. Pilgrims on India pilgrimage tour will appreciate the posture with mother Devaki standing and Krishna on her hips. They and also those on Goa temples tour will find Malin Purnima interesting. Malin Purnima is the main festival of this temple that attracts many pilgrims on India pilgrimage tour.