Saturday, January 28, 2012

Miscellaneous sights of Panaji, Goa












































































Pic: Mangueshi , Nitin Pai









Pics above: Sachin Dinde



Photographs: Abhijit Rajadhyaksha (except the ones credited)

Thursday, January 26, 2012

Farmagudi Ganpati temple, Ponda - Goa



Farmagudi Ganpati temple was constructed in 1966 and is dedicated to Lord Ganesha.








Pic: Farmagudi cha killa (opposite to the temple)

Text and photographs: Abhijit Rajadhyaksha

Nageshi temple, Bandora, Goa


Nageshi temple is a Shiva temple situated in Bandora near Ponda, Goa.


It is a sixteenth century temple.






Text and photographs: Abhijit Rajadhyaksha

Mhalsa devi temple, Mardol , Goa.


Mhalsa devi temple is located at Mardol in Goa.


It was constructed sometime in the mid 18th century and has since undergone several renovations.


Pic: Nitin Pai

Mhalsa is another name of Goddess Parvati. It is frequented mostly by the Saraswat community.



It is a beautiful temple built in Goan traditions.



Pic: Nitin Pai



 Text and photographs : Abhijit Rajadhyaksha