Offbeat Alert: Temples To Visit On Your Goa Trip

Few would associate Goa with temple architecture, but it’s a mistake they would do well to remedy. With its earliest temples dating back to the 4^th century during the reign of the Kadamba dynasty, these ancient structures blend indigenous Goan architecture with influences from Buddhism, Jainism and South Indian temple designs. The sacred sites have stood the test of time, witnessing the rise and fall of empires, colonial rule and the evolution of Goa into the thriving state it is today.