The richness of heritage
The Shree Shantadurga temple is not just a religious edifice. It also is a monument that reminds the city of its rich cultural heritage. It teaches about faith and helps us reminisce about an age gone by when opulence was obvious and normal. The richness of the state, helped the authorities create architecture so grand that it's fascinating to imagine building these imposing structures today.
The grandness of faith
The façade leaves a lot of tourists spellbound even as the entrance has designs that recreate scenes and happenings from Hindu mythology. Step into the compound and a huge courtyard is host to small shrines of different Gods, with the sanctum hall in the centre. This is where Goddess Shanta Durga resides. If you are imagining a confluence of Hindu and Portuguese sensibilities, Shree Shanta Durga is a magnificent example.