BHAGWATI DEVI TEMPLE - PERNEM
Pilgrimage
Distance (From Kadamba Bus Terminus): 27 Kms
Commonly Visited From: Mandrem Beach (9.6 kms)
Trip Duration (From Mandrem Beach , Including Travel): 1 Hour
Place Location: Pernem
Transportation Options: Cab / Auto / Rental Bike
Travel Tips: This place is usually visited from Mandrem Beach (9.6 kms)
At a distance of 27 km from Panjim Kadamba Bus Stand, 54 km from Vasco Da Gama Railway Station and 15 km from Mapusa, Shri Bhagwati Temple is situated in North Goa.
Shri Bhagwati Temple is located 7 km from Pernem. The temple of Sri Bhagwati is quite unique and is dedicated to Goddess Bhagwati an incarnation of Goddess Parvati- consort of Lord Shiva. The Shri Bhagwati temple is an ancient temple in Goa. It is said to be more than 500 years old and is situated by the side of the main road. The Portuguese rule was quite disadvantageous for the existing temples in Goa as they had to face destruction and devastation at the hands of the foreign rulers. Very few temples survived the wrath of the invaders. Shri Bhagwati Temple is one of the few temples that were allowed to stand.
The presiding deity of temple is Goddess Bhagwati in Ashtabhuja (eight hands) form. On a high pedestal in a standing position the Goddess Bhagwati is also very imposing. At the entrance of the Bhagwati temple on either side one can see two life size images of elephants in standing position made of black stone to welcome the visitors.
The main festival celebrated at this temple is Dussehra. The festival is one of the main attractions here and is celebrated with gaiety from Ashwin Shuddha Pratipada to Poornima. At that time more than 25 thousand devotees assemble at the temple.
