Mahadeva Temple, Kurdi, Goa

Mahadeva Temple, Kurdi, Goa

Mahadeva Temple is a Hindu Temple dedicated to Lord Shiva located in Kurdi village in Sanguem Taluk in South Goa District in Goa, India. This temple is protected as monuments of national importance by the central Archaeological Survey of India.

History

The temple is believed to be built in 10^th century CE by the Kadamba Dynasty. This temple was originally situated in Kurdi Angod on the banks of river Salaulem. The construction of a dam across Salaulem river had threatened the temple to be submerged in the waters. Hence, the temple was dismantled systematically and reconstructed in the current place.

The Temple

This temple is facing towards east. The temple consists of sanctum and an entrance porch. The entrance porch was supported by two pillars. The pillars are square at the base and fluted shaft with petal design having square shaped capital, decorated with kirtimukhas. Nandi can be found in the porch facing towards the sanctum. The sanctum is square in plan. The sanctum enshrines a Shiva Linga.

The sanctum doorway has three bands of decoration. The dedicatory block of the lintel of the sanctum doorway has carving of Ganesha. The architrave above the lintel has five miniature niches separated by pilasters. The central niche has a carving of seated female figure and the carvings on the other niches are unidentifiable. The base of the doorjamb has images of river goddesses Ganga and Yamuna with their female attendants.

Connectivity

The temple is located at about 5 Kms from Sanguem, 5 Kms from Sanguem Bus Stand, 12 Kms from Sanvordem Railway Station, 27 Kms from Margao, 55 Kms from Panaji Airport and 63 Kms from Panaji. The temple is situated at about 5 Kms from Sanguem on the banks of Salaulem dam.

Location