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| Goa
is one of the most secular states, this is very evident
with the equal amount of churches ,temples and beaches |
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OLD
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Goa
is the center of a lot of World Heritage Monuments.
A very prominent site is Old Goa. Old Goa boasts of
more than 13 churches situated in the vicinity. Some
of the churches here go back to nearly the 15th Century
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SHI
SHANTADUGA TEMPLE - KAVALEM |
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Shri
Shantadurga temple is dedicated to Goddess Parvati,
the wife of Lord Shiva. King Shahu of Satara built this
temple in 1738. This temple is the largest and most
famous in Goa. The goddess here is also referred as
Durga. The actual meaning of Shanta in Sanskrit language,
means peace. Thus by combining the two names, we get
the name Shantadurga, which thus means the Goddess of
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Shri
Manguesh temple is dedicated to Lord Manguesh, a form
of Shiva, which is recognised only in Goa. Though small,
it has an air of distinctive elegance. Its lofty white
tower at the entrance is a landmark of the countryside. |
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The
Big Foot is Goa's biggest designer dance floor shaped
like a giant foot and has been created for the express
purpose of being a versatile venue for all types of
functions and entertainment events like weddings, anniversaries,
seminars, dances etc.
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If
you want to escape from the din of city life and yearn
for a tranquil vacation that would soothe your soul
and mind, then head straight for the Colva beach in
Goa. Sprawling over an expanse of 20 km, Colva beach
is the longest beach in Goa. |
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One
of the most well-known among Goa beaches, the Dona Paula
beach attracts tourists with its scenic landscape dotted
with palm trees and casuarina groves. An aura of eeriness
engulfs the beach, partly due to the legend associated
with it. Locals say that the beach derives its name
from Dona Paula de Menzes, who was the daughter of a
viceroy during the colonial yoke. |
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Located
3 km from Panaji, the Miramar beach is a bustling tourist
hub due to its close proximity to the town. Miramar
in Portuguese translates to 'viewing the sea,' an apt
sobriquet considering the azure waters of the mighty
Arabian Sea that expand into the horizon. The beach
was previously known as the Gaspar Dias beach. |
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