Shri Shantadurga
(Pemem) Temple
14 kms from Mapusa at Dhargal, Pemem.
When all the temples in Barde; were destroyed by the Portuguese, this Goddess
was removed at Sanquelim. It was at the time of the notorious Portuguese inquisition
in Goa. Therefore, in 1550 A.D this Goddess was taken to Dhargal in Pemem Taluka
which also formed part of Sewantwadi principality.
The 'Zatra' of this Goddess is held in the month of December. The temple has
beautiful natural surroundings.
