Kavlem Shanta Durga
श्री शांतादुर्गा संस्थान
Goddess Shanta Durga · Ponda, Goa
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About the temple
The highest seat of the GSB community; major Kuldevi of Goa. Peace, reconciliation, and protection from obstacles.
Temple information
- Darshan timings
- 05:00 – 22:00
- Established
- 1738
- Best time to visit
- 07:00
- Entry fee
- Free
Deity
Goddess Shanta Durga · देवी शांतादुर्गा (Devi Shantadurga)
- Deity form
- Shanta Durga holding two serpents
- Religious tradition
- Gaud Saraswat Brahmin (GSB)
- Sanskrit name
- श्री शान्तादुर्गा मन्दिर
- Also known as
- Kavlem Shanta Durga, Santeri
Darshan hours
- Daily
- 05:00 AM - 10:00 PM
- Break timings
- 12:30 PM - 1:30 PM
- Special days
- Extended during Jatra and Navratri
- Festival timings
- Open all night during Jatra
Aarti & rituals
- Morning aarti
- 06:00
- Midday aarti
- 12:00
- Evening aarti
- 19:00
- Night aarti
- 21:00
- Special aarti days
- Fridays, Panchami
- Ritual schedule
- Panchamrut Snan, Maha Puja, Arati
- Pooja timings
- 08:30 AM - 11:30 AM
- Abhishek timings
- 06:30 AM - 09:00 AM
- Special poojas
- Navachandi Yag, Tulabhar, Udyapan
- Online pooja booking
- No
History & heritage
- Historical period
- Ancient
- Built by
- Maratha Empire
- Architect / builder
- Naruram Mantri
- Construction materials
- Laterite, Terracotta tiles, Roman-arched windows
- Historical events
- The original temple at Quelossim was destroyed by Portuguese in 1564.
- Renovations
- Major renovation of the courtyard in the 2000s
- Archaeological importance
- Prominent Indo-Portuguese religious architecture
- Legends
- Goddess Shanta Durga appeared to stop a fierce war between Shiva and Vishnu.
- Government recognition
- State Endowment
Architecture
- Architectural style
- Dravidian
- Architectural period
- Maratha influence / Modern Goan
- Structure
- Complex with large courtyard
- Floors
- 2
- Gopuram
- No traditional Gopuram; has a massive white Deepstambh.
- Mandapa
- Large marble-lined hall with stained glass windows.
- Sculptural features
- Silver-plated shrine; detailed wood carvings.
- Artistic elements
- Chandeliers of Murano glass; floral terracotta work.
- Construction technique
- Vaulted ceilings and massive stone walls.
- Unique features
- The deity is flanked by Vishnu and Shiva on either side.
Festivals & events
Magh Shuddha Panchami JatraNavratri
- Festival calendar
- Lunar calendar
- Special celebration days
- Fridays
- Cultural events
- Shigmo celebrations and classical music during festivals
- Annual events
- Muktabharani
- Peak crowd season
- October to March
Visitor information
- ✓ Parking
- ✓ Wheelchair accessible
- ✓ Restrooms
- ✓ Drinking water
- ✓ Shoe keeping
- ✓ Prasadam counter
- Entry fee
- Free
- Dress code
- Traditional
- Best time to visit
- 07:00
- Parking capacity
- 100+ vehicles
- Parking fees
- Free
- Donation counters
- Yes
- Donation methods
- Cash, Card, UPI, Online Bank Transfer
- Prasadam
- Ladoo, Panchakhadya
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