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Introduction and History
The Shri Damodar Temple is a Hindu temple nestled in the village of Zambaulim located in southern Goa, India.The It stands on the bank of Kushawati River near the Zambaulim Village just 22 km from the City of Margao on the border of Quepem region (Quepem taluk) in the South of Goa.
The Shri Damodar Temple is one of the most beautiful and famous architecture constructions in Goa. It stands on the bank of Kushawati River near the Zambaulim Village just 22 km from the City of Margao on the border of Quepem region (Quepem taluk) in the South of Goa. Hindus believe that the Kushawati River is a sacred one place and that its healing powers help to get rid of vagrious body ailments. This famous temple houses an incarnation of lord Shiva, the deity of lord Damodar. The deity was originally based in a temple where the Holy Spirit Church in Margao now stands and was moved to escape from the Portuguese inquisition in 1565 when the temple was destroyed and the church was built on its site. Both Hindus as well as the Catholics alike revere it. And it was originally founded in Mathagram, later known as Madgaon. Shigmo the Goan Hindu festival of color is the main festival celebrated at this beautiful place. Chamundeshwari (the fierce form of Shakti, a tutelary deity), Mahakali (the Hindu Goddess of time and death, considered to be the consort of Shiva the God of consciousness, and as the basis of Reality and existence) and Mahesha (one more incarnation of Lord Shiva) are also honored at this place. Due to the temple destruction campaign started by the Portuguese rulers in Sasashti Taluka in the year 1567, the Mahajans from Madgaon shifted the local deities, Shree Ramnath, Damodar, Laxmi-Narayan, Chamundeshwari, Mahakali, Mahesh, etc. to Zambaulim. The Desais of Rivona helped the Mahajans and gave them land for the construction of temples as well as Vatan which is being paid even today. And records about the date of construction of the original Shree Damodar temple at Zambaulim and the dates of posterior extensions or reconstructions of the temples therein up to 1885, are not, so far, available. The Shree Damodar temple, belongs to GSB community (Gowda Saraswath Brahmins). And there is also an idol of Lakshmi Narayana inside the sanctum. There are shrines for Goddess Chamundeshwari and Shiva on either side of the main temple. The enchanting idol of Lord Shiva was consecrated at the present site after the Portuguese demolished the original temple in 1567. Accommodation facilities are available in the temple complex for the community members. Darmodar is a place of worship for both Hindus and Catholics. The main festival celebrated in Shri Damodar Temple is called Shigmo. This is a Goa Hindu spring festival of colors, which lasts for one week only. During the festival the Panair takes place and the folkloric show within which all participants are exchanging gulals (powders of different colors) with each other and organise various feasts and tablefuls. To reach the Shri Damodar Temple is not very difficult. All you will need to do is drive on NH66 Highway (Kanyakumari-Panavel Road) and then turn to northeast on the crossroad with the Road to Fatorpa. Sanverdam Church (SVM) Railway Station is the closest railway station to the place of Shri Damodar Temple location. You can take a regular bus which stats its way from the bus stand in Margao city and get to the Temple without problems. Also a pre-paid taxi can be taken from Margao to Shri Damodar Temple as well.
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Presiding Deity
Lord Damodar 🙏
Timings
Monday to Sunday – 6:00 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
Krishna Janamashtami, Govardhan Puja,
Ramnavami,Diwali, Dushera,Tulsi Vivah
Holi, Hanumaji Jayanti, Parshuram Jayanti, Narasimha Jayanti.
Common
Ganesh chaturthi, Mahashivratri,Durga Pooja, Hanuman Jayanti,Sree Ramanavami.l, Karthik Purnima,shiogm,Sree Gurupournami,Durga puja, Navratris.
Nagpanchmi,Amavas Purnima, Onam, Vivaha Panchami, Vijayadashami, Anant Chaturdashi, Devshayani Ekadashi, Prabodhini Ekadashi and other ekadashis, Kartik Purnima,
Diwali, Tulsi Vivah etc…
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.
THINGS TO DO
MEDITATION
Discover inner peace and positive energy through the ancient practice of meditation
AYURVEDA
If you are looking for holistic physical healing through non-invasive methods, Ayurveda could be of interest to you.
ASTROLOGY
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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
 Lord Krishna and Lord Damodar🙏
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 Damodar, Maa Durga and Maa Devak Pooja at 7:20AM
Goddess Sateri, Lord Ram Maa Sita Aarti and Pooja at 7:30
Along with Lord Hanuman.
Sita Maa , Bhagwan Ram, Hanuman Ji, Vishnu Bhagwan and Shiv Bhagwan Bhajans etc…
Nearby Famous Temples
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Famouse Markets
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Margao Market
Mapusa Municipal Market
Vasco Municipal Market etc..
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Restaurants
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RICA FAMILY RESTAURANT
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Go with the Flow Restaurant
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Hospitals
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Healthway Hospital etc..
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Concern Police Stations
Calangute Police Station.
Vasco Police Station
Anjuna Police Station
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.
The Shri Damodar Temple (श्री दामोदर मंदिर )is a Hindu temple nestled in the village of Zambaulim located in southern Goa, India.The It stands on the bank of Kushawati River near the Zambaulim Village just 22 km from the City of Margao on the border of Quepem region (Quepem taluk) in the South of Goa.
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Address for Donation and visiting purpose
Shri Damodar Sansthaan, Zambaulim
Zambaulim, Quepem, Goa 403705
Visitors Views
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