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Wednesday, April 27, 2011

Damodar temple Zambaulim -Goa

Damodar temple, belonging to GSB community (Gowda Saraswath Brahmins), is dedicated to Lord Shiva and is situated in Zambaulim, 22kms from Madgaon. It is situated on the banks of  river Kushavati . The holy water of the river is believed to cure skin diseases.

There is also an idol of Lakshmi Narayana inside the sanctum. There are shrines for  Goddess Chamundeshwari  and  Siva  on either side of the main temple.  

The enchanting idol of Lord Siva was consecrated at the present site after the Portuguese demolished  the original temple  in 1567. Both Christians and Hindus here rever Lord Damodar.

Accommodation facilities are available in the temple complex for the community members.
For other temples in Goa- view here.

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40 comments:

  1. kiran sawhneyApril 27, 2011 at 8:06 PM

    Holy Water cures skin diseases. wow.
    The pictures show it to be neat and quite different.

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  2. MridulaApril 27, 2011 at 8:18 PM

    Lovely pictures Chitra.

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  3. R. RameshApril 27, 2011 at 10:42 PM

    my dear friend mridula is abs right..:)

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  4. AmritApril 27, 2011 at 11:32 PM

    I been there...at least one place you listed where I also been to.

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  5. TeamgsquareApril 28, 2011 at 7:43 AM

    Wonderful temple, there are so many such temple in Goa. Best part is our family temple is also in Goa , which guarantees a trip every year .

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  6. chitraApril 28, 2011 at 9:26 AM

    Kiran, thanks a lot. It is going to be a year since my Goa visit, a few more posts are remaining hence decided to complete that.

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  7. chitraApril 28, 2011 at 9:27 AM

    Mridula, thanks
    Ramesh, thanks.

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  8. chitraApril 28, 2011 at 9:27 AM

    That would have been a good reminder for you. thanks A.

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  9. chitraApril 28, 2011 at 9:29 AM

    TGS,
    My kuldevata temple is also there in Goa . But I visited Goa for the first time last year.I would like to visit it once more. There are lot of sites yet to be explored .

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  10. InsigniaApril 28, 2011 at 11:24 AM

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  11. InsigniaApril 28, 2011 at 11:25 AM

    chitra,

    You mention its a Shiva temple. But I see sangu, chakram and namam in one photo :)

    Im curious :)

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  12. AbhilashApril 28, 2011 at 12:01 PM

    so exploration is now at Goa, that is great. Damodar temple looks nice with its construction.What was the prasad distributed in the temple? here in kerala it is chandanam for normal devotees and prasadam as aval and malar for people who pay cash as dakshina :)

    In north we used to get kalkandam and boondi irrespective of whether a devotee provides dakshina.

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  13. MartinaApril 28, 2011 at 2:41 PM

    Hi Chitra, this looks like a nice place to explore! Have been very busy the last days, that is why i'm late ;) Hope you have a good time and wish you lots of luck and happieness for the day!

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  14. BikramApril 28, 2011 at 2:47 PM

    :) as always you know I dont need to go on any religious YAtra or anything I got your blog to do that in the comfort of my own house ...

    Thank you ..

    Bikram's

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  15. ArtiApril 28, 2011 at 3:50 PM

    Beautiful pics, loved visiting it through your post :)

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  16. chitraApril 28, 2011 at 6:10 PM

    Insignia, It is a Shiva temple. But there is a deity of Vishnu inside sanctum of Lord Lakshmi Narayana. A mix of both Shiva - Vishnu cult. Actually Damodar is Krishna's name . I do not know how Shiva is known by that name.

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    1. AnonymousNovember 28, 2017 at 1:26 AM

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    2. AnonymousNovember 28, 2017 at 1:27 AM

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  17. chitraApril 28, 2011 at 6:12 PM

    Visited Goa last year. Yet to complete my post on Goa temples.
    Prasadam I got only theertham:( nothing else.

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  18. chitraApril 28, 2011 at 6:13 PM

    Martina, work kept me away from all of you.
    I am happy to see you here. Have a nice day ahead.

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  19. chitraApril 28, 2011 at 6:15 PM

    Bikram, thanks . that is a nice compliment

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  20. chitraApril 28, 2011 at 6:15 PM

    Arti, thanks a lot.

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  21. AshaApril 28, 2011 at 9:24 PM

    There's excellent picture quality in your photos.

    Your blog serves as a guide for anybody wanting to go on a pilgrimage. Good work! keep Up!!

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  22. aipiApril 29, 2011 at 9:10 AM

    Beautiful temple- thanks for sharing the gorgeous pictures Chitra.
    US Masala

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  23. chitraApril 29, 2011 at 9:47 AM

    Asha, thanks for the encouraging words.
    aipi, thanks a lot.

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  24. smApril 30, 2011 at 1:35 AM

    beautiful temple
    nice pics

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  25. Reflections...April 30, 2011 at 7:21 AM

    Sorry Chitra, I have been caught up with other matters. This is an interesting temple.

    Do Christians visit the temple? Do they pray there or just visit? Are these the local villagers?

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  26. SridharanApril 30, 2011 at 8:48 AM

    Interesting Temple Chitra.. an example of religious harmony ...points out the truth that Forms are many, But God is one..!

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  27. chitraApril 30, 2011 at 9:04 PM

    Archana, It is ok. Even i was away on tour.

    The God here is worshiped by the Christians too.That is what the locals told me.

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  28. chitraApril 30, 2011 at 9:05 PM

    Sridharan, All the different religions are created by man only. If he can grow above this, it is really great.

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  29. chitraMay 1, 2011 at 8:26 AM

    sm thanks , didn't see your comment. sorry!!

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  30. ജയരാജ്‌മുരുക്കുംപുഴMay 2, 2011 at 5:09 PM

    beautiful temple , nice photos...... congrats....

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  31. MartinaMay 2, 2011 at 7:23 PM

    So beautiful, this temple here! Have a great traveling week Chitra!

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  32. chitraMay 2, 2011 at 11:08 PM

    Jayaraj, thanks .

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  33. chitraMay 2, 2011 at 11:08 PM

    Martina. thanks dear.

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  34. R. RameshMay 3, 2011 at 9:26 PM

    hi chitra ji..nice to hear fm u...stayy connected..wishes

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  35. chitraMay 4, 2011 at 10:32 AM

    Ramesh, sure...,dear friend.

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  36. pundalik shenoySeptember 25, 2011 at 8:59 AM

    Damodar is kuldevata for many GSB comuunity
    The deity is worshiped by all the sects and
    many other religions.Almighty's presence is
    felt by all.

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  37. sairobisNovember 27, 2012 at 12:19 PM

    Madam can u pls tell me the third photo of the temple in water- where and which temple is that ? I am keen on visiting that temple is it in Goa ?

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  38. sairobisNovember 27, 2012 at 12:19 PM

    Madam I mean the third temple on your blog

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