About Mahadev Temple, Tambdi Surla
Located at a distance of 65 KMs from Panaji, Mahadev Temple is one of most gorgeous piece of relic from the Golden ages of India at Tambdi Surla. The magnificent 12th century Mahadev temple is built in Jain style. Its roof was never actually completed. The location of the temple is in a class of its own. Not only is it slightly out of the way but it’s also situated in a most picturesque location with hills and greenery in the backdrop. This basalt temple with its amazing intricate carvings is said to have similarities with the time-worn but lovely temples of Aihole. Temple is in a forested area and is accessible from Valpoi in Sattari Taluk.
A most unique specimen of the typical Kadamba-Yadava architecture. It has fascinating figures of lord Vishnu and Brahma along with their consorts. Legend has it that the Lingam here is protected by a giant cobra. The temple is built in a way such that the first rays of the sun fall on the presiding deity. This temple has survived the onslaughts of time and its time-worn and decadent appearance somehow adds to its charm. The headless figure of Nandi has 4 matching columns surrounding it, one of which has the royal symbol of the Kadamba kingdom. If you happen to come here on Maha-Shiv-Raatri, then nothing like it.
The glittering waters of river Surla is just a flight of steps away. This ancient temple of a long bygone era might make you forget the year you are in. If you are a history enthusiast or simply somebody who has an eye for beauty, this is a place you must visit!
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Dudhsagar Falls, Goa, Goa
30.5 km from Mahadev Temple, Tambdi Surla - See map
Dudhsagar Falls is one of a kind magnificent waterfalls situated on the borders of the states Karnataka and Goa. Plummeting from a height of 1017...
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Cola Beach, Goa
*32.2 km from Mahadev Temple, Tambdi Surla - See map
Cola Beach is one of those truly hidden gems of Goa. It is an uninhabited beach in South Goa, and there are few signs that take you off the beaten...
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Butterfly Conservatory of Goa, Goa
43 km from Mahadev Temple, Tambdi Surla - See map
Butterfly Conservatory of Goa is the only butterfly park of Goa and is located in Ponda, about 3 kms from the Tropical Spice Farm and 4 kms from...
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Oyster Rock Lighthouse, Karnataka
*44.8 km from Mahadev Temple, Tambdi Surla - See map
Near Karwar Beach there is a Island termed as “Oyster Rock”. British built a lighthouse atop this Island in 1860s. The lighthouse started its...
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Mangeshi Temple, Goa
46 km from Mahadev Temple, Tambdi Surla - See map
Mangeshi Temple or Mangueshi Temple is located in Ponda, Goa about 25 kms from Margao and 23 kms from Panaji. It is a temple dedicated to Lord...
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Dandeli Wildlife Sanctuary, Karnataka
47.6 km from Mahadev Temple, Tambdi Surla - See map
The peerless blend of nature and adventure provides Dandeli Wildlife Sanctuary an adventurous tourist spot reputation. The adventure lovers will...
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Palacio do Deao, Goa
53.4 km from Mahadev Temple, Tambdi Surla - See map
Located at a distance of 14 KMs from Margao, Palacio do Deao estate is out of your fantasy land. It looks a lot like the kind of place you...
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Se Cathedral, Goa
56.9 km from Mahadev Temple, Tambdi Surla - See map
Se Cathedral is a beautiful and highly revered 16th century cathedral is dedicated to St. Catherine of Alexandria and is in Old Goa. The...
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Church of St. Francis of Assisi, Goa
57 km from Mahadev Temple, Tambdi Surla - See map
Church of St. Francis of Assisi is Roman Catholic church located in Old Goa, about 10 kms from Panaji, was established by Portuguese friars in...
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The Archaeological Museum, Old Goa, Goa
57.1 km from Mahadev Temple, Tambdi Surla - See map
Archaeological Museum in Goa is a lovely museum set up not too long ago. It was opened in 1964 by the Archaeological Survey of India in the...
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Basilica of Bom Jesus, Goa
57.1 km from Mahadev Temple, Tambdi Surla - See map
Basilica of Bom Jesus located in Old Goa is a UNESCO World Heritage Site. The mortal remains of St. Francis Xavier rests in this historical...
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Tomb of St. Francis Xavier, Goa
57.1 km from Mahadev Temple, Tambdi Surla - See map
The Tomb of St. Francis Xavier is in the Basilica of Bom Jesus Church in Old Goa and is a veritable pilgrimage for Catholics. The Basilica is...
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