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Shri Shantadurga Fatarpekarin Temple
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THE ARCHITECTURE
DOORWAY
At the entrance of the temple of Shree Shantadurga Kunkalikarin, there is a massive (praveshdwar ) doorway called Mahadwar .
The temple has the big gold plated kalash that is built on the main dome with ornamented designs.
THE FACADE
The main statues that are seen on the facade of the temple of Shree Shantadurga Kunkalikarin are Shri Bhishan Bhairavi, Shri Virbhadra, Shri Dakshinmurti, Shri Mahakal, Kalasanhhar Shri Mahakali, Shri Kartikey, Shri Kaliamardan, Gajesurvadh, Hiraanhakshyapudvadh, Shri Suryanarayana, Shri Saraswati, Shri Laximi, Shri Chandra, Shri Ketu, Shri Rahu, Shri Shanidev, Shri Shukr, Shri Brihaspati, Shri Buddh, Shri Mangal, Shri Dhavatari, Shri Ardhnarinateswar, Anandtandev, Shri Harihareshwar, Shri Rajrajeshwari, Shri Bhudevi, Shri Gajendrameksh and Shri Sheetaladevi.
DWARPALS
As we enter the temple, there are the statues of the Dwarpals or the soldiers of the Goddess. At the time of Arti, they also venerated.
STATUES OF SHANTADURGA
In the garbhagraha , there are two statues of Shree Shantadurga. One is in a sitting position where the Devi is standing in the silver makhara . On either sides of the makhar , there are two lamps called nanddeeps . At the right hand side of the Devi, there is a statue of Shree Khanderai. The second idol of the Devi is in standing position. The same is the Darshanamurti because the devotees can take darshan of her daily. This statue is made up of the panchadatu or the five metals. She is standing on a patt. She holds a trishul , sudarshan chakra and an arrow in her hand. On the entrance of the garbhagraha , there is a Rashichakra or the zodiac sign with the following engraving:
SABHAMANDAP
In the big tiled hall that is separated from the garbhagraha by wooden railings, there are about 48 small wooden statues like those of Samudramanthan, Maishasurvadha etc.
Outside the temple, there are four statues of the Vedas below the kalash namely the Rigveda, Samveda, Atharvaveda and Yugurveda in the sitting position.
WOODWORK
The temple has one main door and two other doors at the right and left respectively. Inside the temple, there is a Pradakshana Path where the devotees could take devotional rounds.
THE RATH GRAHA
On left hand side of the temple is the Rath Graha (the place where the chariots...
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Shri Shantadurga Kunkalikarin Temple is located at Fatorpa of Quepem Taluka and is one of the oldest temples of Goa.This temple is dedicated to Goddess Shri Shantadurga. Originally from Cuncolim village in Salcete Taluka, the Goddess was removed to Fatorpa in 16th Century during religious persecution by the Portuguese.
During the reign of Maratha ruler Chatrapati Shahu, the temple was reconstructed which was previously destroyed by Portuguese invasion. The temple complex is on the foothills of a mountain chain bordered by greenery in all sides. At the entrance of the temple of Shree Shantadurga Kunkalikarin, there is a massive doorway called Mahadwar. The temple has the big gold plated kalash that is built on the main dome with ornamented designs. In the garbhagraha, there are two statues of Shree Shantadurga. One is in a sitting position and the second idol of the Devi is in standing position. The same is the Darshanamurti because the devotees can take darshan of her daily. This statue is made up of the five metals. She is standing on a patt. She holds a trishul, sudarshan chakra and an arrow in her hand.
The annual 'Zatra' falls in the month of Pausha Shuddha Navami and attracts thousands of devotees and tourists from all over the world. Every year thousands of visitors visits Shantadurga temple. There is agrashala or guest houses within the temple compound to accommodate...
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Shree Shantadurga Kunkalikarin Temple Fatorpa, Goa 403703
As per report Shri Shantadurga Kunkalikarin Temple is located at Fatorpa of Quepem Taluka and is one of the oldest temples of Goa. The place is peaceful with religious beliefs of the people entire Goa., The temple is built beautiful with lot of parking space, Shri Shantadurga Kunkalikarin Temple is located at Fatorpa of Quepem Taluka and is one of the oldest temples of Goa. The annual 'Zatra' falls in the month of Pausha Shuddha Navami and attracts thousands of devotees and tourists from all over the world. Every year thousands of visitors visits Shantadurga temple. There is agrashala or guest houses within the temple compound to accommodate the visitors. This current temple structure of Shree Shantadurga devi was built during the period from 1713 a.d to 1738 a.d. Many renovations have been done over the years to the main temple and to the temples of other deities besides the agarshala [guest house] which is built on three sides...
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