Shri Mangeshi Temple, Goa

Hello dear readers, I am back with some more Goa photos. And featured here today is yet another iconic temple - the very popular Shri Mangeshi temple, located in Mangeshi village in, Ponda, Goa. This temple is dedicated to Lord Mangesh, an incarnation of Lord Shiva and is one of the most visited temples in Goa.

The Shri Mangeshi Temple complex also has shrines dedicated to Goddess Parvati. During big Hindu festivals like Dusshera and Diwali, the temple is all decked up and special pujas are conducted. So the next time you are in Goa, make sure you visit this beautiful temple and seek the blessings of Shri Mangesh.

Our Lady of the Immaculate Conception Church

Today I am back with photos of yet another iconic monument - Our Lady of the Immaculate Conception Church, located in Goa's capital Panaji. The bright white colour of this church dazzles in the sunlight, making it a sight to behold. 

This church was built by the Portuguese in 1541, as a chapel for the Portuguese sailors. Later as the population of the area grew, in 1609 the chapel was replaced by this larger church. Every year of the 8th of March, Festival of Our Lady of the Immaculate Conception is celebrated here, during which the church is decked up in colourful lights.