Goan temple

These temples were once the centres of villages, cities, and all the other social, cultural and economic gatherings in Goa.

Goan temples are strictly devoted to the worship of Panchyatan devised by Adi Shankara.

The pre-Islamic ancient temples were made of sedimentary rocks, stones, wood and limestone.

Black stone temples built in the Kadamba and Hemadpanti styles are very rare.

The temples are usually painted in white or other light colours, and usually are covered with clay tiles.