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Introduction and History
Shri Betal temple (बेताळ) is a Hindu temple in Amona village in the Bicholim Taluka of Goa. The presiding deity is Shree Betala who is worshiped as a form of Shiva in the form of a warrior; normally the idol of Shree Betal is standing in the temple, but during festivals his idol is displayed on a horse back in the village. The temple is dedicated to Purvas Vetal, the warrior god. The deity is also called ‘Betal’ colloquially.
He is the Gram devata (village lord) of Amona.
There is a temple of Shri Betal in a village named as “Gorli” in Pauri Gharwal district of Uttrakhand. Betal is also the village’s gramadevata (village deity). This temple also has a Shiva Pindi and its gana.
The temple’s construction prior to 1950 was funded by the Late Shri. Vithal Jagannath Telang and his name has been carved on the flooring accordingly. There is a water well 50 metres away from main temple.
The original temple was located in Amona at the same place, but later reconstructed from time to time through jeernoddhara (continual maintenance).
The deity is believed to be patron deity of 96 Kulee Maratha, Kalavants, Goud Saraswat Brahmin , Rajapur Saraswat Brahmins and Daivadnya Brahmin community spread all over India. Familiar surnames of the devotees are Sinari, Gawas, Fadate, Salgaonkar, Dhond, Shet, Palankar, Parab etc.
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Presiding Deity
Lord Shiva as Shree Betaal 🙏
Timings
Monday to Sunday – 6:30 am to 8:00 pm
The winter season is perfect to visit the place as it is so hot in Summers in Goa which can cause dificulties to visit.
Festivals
Main
Mahashivratri,Durga Pooja, Ganesh Chaturthi,Sree Ramanavami, Kartikeya Purnima,Sree Gurupournami, Holi,Parshuram Jayanti, Narasimha Jayanti, and other ekadashis, Kartik Purnima etc..
Common
Diwali,Vijayadashami/Punyathidi, Ramnavmi,Hanuman Jayanti, Dushera
Nagpanchmi,Amavas Purnima, Tulsi Vivaha Naag Panchami, Vijayadashami, Anant Chaturdashi, Devshayani Ekadashi, Prabodhini Ekadashi
Annual Kaaloutsav( held in December)and sottryo(umbrellas) held on the third day of Holi with palki is the main attraction of the temple
Basic services
Drinking Water Cooler , CCTV Security, Prashada Serving, Puja Samagri stalls etc..
Activities
Open the Darbar gates of Presiding Diety and pay Prayers after Bhagwan Subrabhat Bhauj.
Morning Vedic enchanting and Nature’s welcome (ethnic way).
Vedic Yagya- To purify our inner self for realization and world peace.
Tribute to five basic elements i.e. Land, Water, Sky, Fire and Air.
Pay the last pray of the day in evening after Presiding God Bhauj.
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MEDITATION
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ARADHANA and ARCHANA
Devotees and visitors come here to take experience of pure spiritualism and peace as they use to do visit every day and pray to
Shree Betaal and Lord Shiva❤️🙏
Pooja, Aartis and Timing
Basically the Aartis to be perform as per the Concern Shraddhas of devotees and Concern Deities.
Believing Aartis are :
Lord Brahma, Lord Vishnu & Lord Shiva at 7 AM
Lord Ram Maa Sita Aarti and Pooja at 7:30
Along with Lord Hanuman.
Maa Durga and Lord Ganesha ,Shree Betaal Aarti and Pooja at 7:400AM
Sita Maa – Bhagwan Ram, Hanuman Ji, Krishna ji,Vishnu Bhagwan and Shiv Bhagwan Bhajans etc…
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Names, phone numbers , photos and brief introduction of Pujaris, Archaks, Mahants and Management Committy.
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Miscellaneous information
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Legal information
The temple is situated on legal site taking care by Govt. and Mandir Community, there is no legal obligation on Temple Property or Temple Schedule, Criteria,Rules etc..
Samajik Sahayat,Goshalas, Sadhus, Sants, Mahants, Famous Dharmik Writers/ Musicians/Dancers/ Craftsmen around the Temple.
Initiattives like Pashu Sewa, Pakshi Sewa, Langar Sewa, Vedic Pathshals etc are in Planning process.
There is a temple group of some devotees who use to role as band of temple as they do kirtans, Kathas and Narrating sewas time to time.
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Modes of Travel
By air:
If you are coming to Goa by airways then the nearest international airport is located at Dabolim. Dabolim main airport is situated at a distance of almost 29 kilometers away from Panaji. This international airport is well connected with the major domestic cities as well as international major cities in U.K. and Germany as well.
By road:
Travelers can also reach Goa through roadways as there are n numbers of buses offer their services to travelers. The nearest bus stand is Kadamba bus stand of Panaji which is considered as the main bus station. Even Goa has its own bus service that connects major cities in and out of the state which makes how to reach Goa very easy.
By train:
Via railways, it is quite easy to reach Goa as the major railway stations in Goa are located in Margao. The main railway station is known as Madgaon and Vasco-da-gama. These railway stations are well linked with Mumbai and then other major parts of the country as well.
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Address for Donation and visiting purpose
Shree Betal Temple
Cudnem, Goa 403505
Visitors Views
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