Who is goddess Shantadurga?
Shantadurga (Devanagari:शांतादुर्गा, Śāntādurgā) is the most popular form of the Hindu goddess Durga revered in Goa, India, as well some parts of Karnataka. She is a form of the ancient Mother goddess known as Santeri. She is worshipped in almost all villages of Goa as an ant hill.
How old is Shantadurga Temple?
Shree Shantadurga Devasthan, Kavale has completed its 450th year of existence.
Which God is in Goa?
But, while Hindu mythology and the rest of the country recognizes Damodar to be Lord Krishna’s alternative name, in Goa, Shree Damodar is worshipped as Shiva, the principal god of the Hindu Brahmin sect of Shaivism.
Which God is famous in Goa?
The famous Shanta Durga Temple in Goa also traces its origins to more than 450 years back. Goddess Durga is worshipped as a mediator between Lord Vishnu and Lord Shiva at this temple, and hence the name, Shanta Durga or peaceful Durga. The image of the deity depicts her as holding two serpents, one in each hand.
Who is Durga’s mother?
| Parvati | |
|---|---|
| Festivals | Navaratri, Vijaydashmi, Teej, Gowri Habba, Durga Puja |
| Personal information | |
| Parents | Himavan (Father) Maināvati (Mother) |
| Siblings | Ganga (Elder Sister) Vishnu (Celestial Brother) Mainak (Elder Brother) |
Is Goa a Hindu state?
Hinduism is the majority religion of Indians living in Goa. As of 2011, 66% of the resident population of Goa is Hindu.
Which is oldest temple in Goa?
the Mahadev Temple
Only one ancient temple of Goa exists today in its original style, namely the Mahadev Temple. The few unconverted Hindu Brahmin families in the Velhas Conquistas emigrated to other places with the deity idols, and new temples were built to house these idols.
Why is Shiva called Damodar?
The name, Damodar, is derived from the Sanskrit words ‘dam’ (cord) and ‘udhar’ (belly), and signifies the cord that Lord Krishna’s mother tied to his waist to keep him in check when he was little.