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Goa is place of natural beauty gift because all state is full with greenery. Goa smallest state of Indian Territory located in west India Arabic sea border. Goa has long range of natural beaches. Every year million domestic and foreigner tourists come to see its beaches, cultural activities, wildlife sanctuaries, churches and temples etc. Goa state is divided into two parts one is north Goa and second south Goa. Goa state capital is Panaji and business city Vasco Da Gama. Its famous tourist attractions are Fort Aguada, Dudh Sagar Waterfall, Old Goa city (churches), Ponda city, Candolim beach and Bondla Wildlife Sanctuary etc. Goa is a place of amusing and fun. Here may destination available for visit as old churches, famous beaches, wildlife sanctuary, carnival and historical forts etc. Goa beaches are very popular place for its beauty and landmark scene. Mostly countries people come to here to holidays because Goa culture related with Europe. Goa was Portuguese's colonies from 1510 to 1961.
Goa has fifteen and sixteen century famous historical Churches. These all churches were made in Portuguese ruled period. Old Goa city is sacred place for churches
-temples and also listed in UNESCO World Heritage Site. Basilica of Bom Jesus churches is most famous old church in north Goa and this is also listed in UNESCO World Heritage Site. This sacred place St. Francis Xavier mortal remains. This church completed constructed in 1605. Goa has famous Hindu religion people Temples. Goa oldest temple is Mahadev Temple because this was made in 12th centuries.
Now this temple located in Bhagwan Mahaveer wildlife Sanctuary. Shanta Durga Temple is most popular pilgrimage place in Goa state. Temple is 33km far from Panaji city. This temple is dedicated to Shantadurga goddess.
Old orignal temple was destroyed by Portuguese in 1564 and new temple was made by Chatrapati Shahu Maratha ruled in 1738. Shri Mangueshi temple is another fmous temple which located 22km far from Panaji city. This temple is dedicated to Lord Mangueshi. |
