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Offbeat Alert: Temples To Visit On Your Goa Trip

With its earliest temples dating back to the 4th century during the reign of the Kadamba dynasty, Goa's Hindu heritage has stood the test of time. Here are five of them you should visit during your Goa holiday this winter

Unlike many other Hindu temples which had to be moved due to Portuguese conquest, the Nagueshi Temple of Goa is in its original place Photo: saiko3p/Shutterstock
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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 4th 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.