Śrī Śāntādurgā

Śāntādurgā · Kavlem, Ponda, South Goa · Goa

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The Devī who made peace between Śiva and Viṣṇu

⭐ Why it is famous

Goa's most visited goddess temple, built in 1738 with Maratha patronage in the distinctive Goan style.

The deity was shifted from Quelossim during Portuguese religious persecution; Shahu Maharaj of Satara funded the present shrine.

Nearest railway station

Karmali (KRMI) — 22 km

Nearest bus stand

Kavlem, Ponda bus stand — state transport buses stop here.

Nearest airport

Goa (Dabolim) (GOI) — 30 km

By road

5 km from Ponda town; taxis from Panaji take 45 minutes.

This temple does not publish a rate list. Darśan is free; ārcanā, abhiṣeka and other sevās are booked at the counter inside the temple on the day.

Places to see besides the temple — tap any one to open it in Google Maps.

Budget	Standard	Comfort
₹2,500	₹5,500	₹14,000

Indicative only — travel, stay and food, excluding shopping

October–March