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Ponda
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History of:
500 years approx.
Population:
15 thousand
Ponda
city in Goa is the place where Hinduism is at its maximum. It can be
easily tagged as the heart of Hinduism in Goa. During the Portugal
rule, many Hindus abandoned their houses located near the coasts and
proceeded towards the interiors of Goa. A large number of them went to Ponda and settled there. The population grew in size and today Ponda
has the maximum number of Hindus dwelling in Goa. This is the reason
why Ponda is also known as the "Temple Town of Goa". When you travel
to Ponda, make sure you visit all the temples which give a boost to
tourism in Ponda.
Major Attractions
Sri Shantadurga Temple
Sri Shantadurga Temple of Ponda is a very important and famous temple
in Goa. It is said that the Goddess who is worshipped over here is the
Goddess of Peace and settles quarrels amicably. Legends say that she
amicably solved a major dispute between Lord Shiva and Lord Vishnu.
Sri Mangueshi Temple
Dedicated to Lord Shiva, Sri Mangueshi Temple located in Ponda is a
major Hindu temple visited by many devotees. This temple is said to
have been built during the 18th century and its white tower a popular
landmark. It is located on top of a hill and looks stunning amidst
serene locales.
Bondla Wildlife Sanctuary
Bondla Wildlife Sanctuary is a popular wildlife sanctuary in Goa and
is also the smallest one. It is spread over an area of merely 8 square
kilometers. Though it is very small in area, it boasts of a rich
variety of flora and fauna. Many tourists come and visit this
sanctuary to explore the exotic wildlife here.
Distance
from major cities
Panjim
28 Kms
Margao
17 Kms
How to reach there
The Dabolim airport is nearest to
Ponda city in Goa.
The nearest railway station is at
Margao at a distance of 17 kilometers from Ponda.
Ponda is well connected to all major
places in Goa by a wide network of roads.
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