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Shri Mallikarjuna Temple, Canacona
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Shri Mallikarjuna Temple, Canacona

Canacona, Goa, India

4.2 (0)
Overview

The 16th-century forest shrine of advat-country — carved wooden pillars, sixty deity 'associates' and the wild veerabhadra fire rituals.

Why visit: Deep-south temple Goa the beach crowd never meets.

Things to do
  • ›Carved sabhamandap
  • ›Veerabhadra dance lore
  • ›Forest setting
  • ›Palolem combo
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Travel Information

Best time

Oct–Mar; Shigmo rituals

Entry fee

Free

Est. budget

₹100–400

Duration

1–2 hrs

Nearby attractions

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Palolem Beach

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Butterfly Beach

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Cola & Kakolem Hidden Coves

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