Temple Darshan, Pooja and Sevas Information Infoirmation Website Shanta Durga Temple History, Timings, Darshan and Pooja details
As per the Legend, Lord Brahma requested Goddess Durga to intervene Lord Vishnu and Siva’s Battle. Goddess in the form of Shanta Dura pacified both.
| Date | Details |
| 1564 AD | Original construction at Cavelossim was destroyed by Portuguese |
| 1713 – 1738 AD | The idol was moved to Kavlem and temple was built during the reign of Maratha King Shahu Raje |
| 1898 AD | The original Idol was stolen by Pathans. |
| 1901 | The present Idol was sculpted by Shri Laxman Krishnaji Gaitonde and installed. |
| 1966 | The present form was built |
This temple was built in Indo-Portuguese architecture. The annual festival is celebrated in the month of Dec. During Jatara, the idol will be taken out in a procession on a Car. Hundreds of devotees pull the Car in the temple streets.
Temple is heavily crowded on Panchami day. The major festivals at this temple are Lalkhi Utsav, Muktabharani Utsav, Tulsi Vivah and Kala Utsav.
How to reach the Shanta Durga Temple?
By Air
- The nearest airport is at Goa which is 9 Km away.
By Train
- The nearest railway station is at Marga which is 20 Km away.
- Temple is 34 km from Vasco Da Gama Railway Station.
By Road
- The direct bus is available from Panjim Kadamba Bus station to temple which is 28 km.
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