To Goanet- JoeGoaUk wrote: > Thanks r > > The info will help us too. > And I did not know there exist another Karmali in Goa. > I knew few others like navelim, Nagoa, cumcalim etc. > > I would also like to know about Saptakoteshwar Temple (how to get there etc) > All I know it is somewhere in Bicholim taluka. > I read about this temple recently in GT. > I think it is Lord Shiva Temple. > It seems the temple was renovated by Chatrapati Shivaji in > the year 1668. again, Fundasao Oriente, Goa has renoveted > the temple in early 2000 at the cost of 12.5 lacs
Yes, the Saptakoteshwar Temple in Narve (Bicholim taluka) is an iconic temple of great importance to Goan Hinduism. Yes, it is a Shiva temple. Yes, both Shivaji and Fundacao Oriente have left their mark on the temple. Of the many ways to get there from Panjim, my favourite is through Chorao since you go through some exquisite stretches of countryside. The downside is you will also see the scars inflicted by mining but you can't avoid that in any case. I suggest you call my driver Babu (Naik) who is an expert in that entire area and ask for detailed directions: 9822143530. Or even choose to hire him to take you there. Regards, r