Goa Tour Destination to Explore Temples

Goa is only two district state which smallest state of the India country. Goa state has 67% Hindu and 24% Christian religion people.  Goa state was colony of the Portuguese from 1510 to 1961. So Goa state has lots of churches and temples. Goa state also is famous for its hundreds years old temples. Its some most important temples are Mahadev Temple, Tambdi Surla, Mangueshi Temple, Mandodari temple, Vijaydurga temple, Vimleshwar temple, Shree Mahalasa, Shree Betal temple, Kamakshi temple, Parshuram Temple and Bhagvati temple.

Mahadev Temple, Tambdi Surla: It is an oldest temple of the Goa state which was built in 12th century by Hemdari which was minister of the King Ramachandra. This temple is dedicated to lord Shiva. It is located near of the Tambdi Surla in Bhagwan Mahaveer Sanctuary and Mollem National Park. It is just 65 kilometers far from Panaji city capital of the state in south Goa district. This temple was survived from invader of the Portuguese because it located in remote forest area. Daily several people come visit it from all over world.

Mangueshi Temple:  Shri Mangeshi temple is placed in Mangeshi village in Ponda taluk, north Goa district which is just 21 kilometers far from Panaji capital city. Temple is dedicated to Lord Shiva. Orilnal temple was destroyed by Portuguese in 1543 which was located in Kushasthali Cortalim village. New present teple is built by Maratha ruler in 1890 at Mangeshi village.

Goa tour destination is a better thing to explore Goa state temples, churches, natural beaches, forts, wildlife sanctuaries and waterfalls etc.

Goa Christmas and New Year Tour Destination

Goa is a nice tour destination which is a smallest state of the India country. Goa was a part of the Portuguese country colony from 1510 to 1961 approx 451 years. Goa state has mix cultural activities because Goa state has 65% Hindu and 24% Catholic Christian. Christmas and New Year are the most important festivals of the Goa state because lots of people collect from all worldwide to celebrate New Year and Christmas. 

Christmas: It is a most important festival of the Goa state because Goa state has approx 24% Catholic Christian religion people. Lots of tourists also collect to celebrate Christian from worldwide countries. Every year this festival celebrates on 25th December. Actually this is a day of the birthday of the Jesus Christ. People clean their houses and wear new clothes. They also distribute sweets and gifts to relatives and friends. People go to church and pray to God.

New Year: It is the day of begins of the New Year calendar. People celebrate this event with full of enthusiasm and enjoyment. This day celebrate on 1st January of the every year.  People collect in Goa state to celebrate this festival from not only India but also all over world. New Year celebration period Goa’s approx all hotels accommodation booked. It is a prime period of the tourists in Goa state.

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Goa Cities Tour Travel Destination

Goa is a smallest and beautiful state of the India territory. It has only two district North Goa and South Goa. Goa state spread in 3,702 kilo meters area land. Goa state one side touched with Arabian Sea, second side touched with Maharashtra and third side touched with Karnataka. It has three big cities which are Vasco da Gama, Margaon and Panaji. 

Vasco da Gama:  It is a largest city of the Goa state. It was established in 1543 by Portuguese ruler. It is located at the western coast of the Goa, south Goa district on the name of Portuguese explorer Vasco da Gama. This city is just 30 kilometers far from Panaji capital of the Goa. Dabolim Airport international airport is just 5 kilometers from Vasco da Gama city. This city has many tourist attractions like Bogmalo Beach, 400 years old St. Andrew's Church and India's Naval Aviation Museum.

 Margao: It is a second largest populated city of the Goa state. It is also called cultural and commercial capital of the Goa state. Margaon is just 33 kilometers far from Panajim city capital of the Goa state. Margaon tourist attractions are Holy Spirit Church, Old Market, Margao City Hall, Margao Municipal Park, Piple Katta Mandir and Goa's biggest sports stadium.

 Panaji: It is also called Panajim in English. It is a political and administrative capital of the Goa state. This city is located at the bank of the Mandovi River. It main tourist attractions are Salim Ali Bird Sanctuary, Dona Paula beach, Goa Medical College etc.

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