Thursday, May 28, 2020

Betal Temple, Amona, Goa

Betal Temple, Amona, Goa
Betal Temple is a Hindu Temple dedicated to Lord Shiva, located in Amona Village in  Bicholim Taluk in the North Goa district of GoaIndia. Betal of this temple is considered as local village deity of Amona Village.



History
Betal is considered as the deity of indigenous people of India. The deity was worshipped by the Gauda tribe, Goa‘s earliest settlers, and later embraced by the Nath Panthis between the 10th & 13th Century CE.


The Temple
Presiding Deity is called as Betal, a form of Lord Shiva. The Idol is in standing posture. He is in the form of a warrior. He is considered as village deity of Amona.


Connectivity
The Temple is located at about 1.5 Kms from Amona Junction Bus Stop, 7 Kms from Sanquelim, 14 Kms from Karmali Railway Station, 25 Kms from Panjim and 36 Kms from Goa Airport. The Temple is situated on Carambolim to Sanquelim route via Marcel.
Location

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