Shantadurga Kalangutkarin Temple

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{{short description|Hindu temple in Goa, India}}{{No footnotes|date=February 2021}}

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{{Infobox Hindu temple
| image = Shantadurga Kalangutkarin Idol.JPG
| caption = Shantadurga Kalangutkarin Idol(GOA)
| native_name = Śāntā durgā
| native_name_lang=sk
| deity = Lord Shiva and Vishnu
| year_completed = 1905
| map_type = India Goa
| map_caption = Location in Goa
| coordinates = {{coord|15.6346|73.9253|format=dms|type:landmark_region:IN|display=inline,title}}
| country = [[India]]
| state = [[Goa]]
| locale = [[North Goa]]
}}

{{Hinduism}}

'''Shri Shantadurga (Kalangutkarin) Devasthan Nanora (शांतादुर्गा )''' is a Hindu temple in Nanoda village in Bicholim taluka in [[Goa]]. The presiding [[deity]] is [[Shantadurga]] worshiped in the form of Vishweshwari; normally Shantadurga is worshipped in a Shanta form, but it is believed that after killing the demons the deity's anger was soothed and the Shanta Soumya form of fierce [[Durga]] Devi is worshiped in Goa. Shri Shantadurga is goddess of [[Wealth]]; [[prosperity]]; [[light]]; [[wisdom]]; [[Luck|fortune]]; [[fertility]]; [[generosity]]; [[courage]]; [[beauty]];[[Divinity|Divine]]; [[Divine grace|grace]]; [[charisma]] and [[Charisma|charm]].

== Deity ==

The temple is dedicated to Shantadurga, the Goddess who mediates between [[Vishnu]] and [[Shiva]]. The deity is also called 'Santeri' colloquially. Local legends tell of a battle between Shiva and Vishnu. The battle was so fierce that Lord [[Brahma]] prayed to [[Parvati]] to intervene, which she did in the form of Shantadurga. Shantadurga placed Vishnu on her right hand and Shiva on her left hand and settled the fight.

The deity of Shantadurga is shown as holding two serpents, one in each hand, representing [[Vishnu]] and [[Shiva]]. She is then said have gone to Kalangut, a village in Bardez Taluka, to helping the people in [[education]], [[prosperity]], [[health|good health]], [[beauty]]. As a reward, she was given the name of Rudaya Mohini. She is referred to as the Goddess of Beauty, [[Wealth]], and Prosperity.

== History ==

The original temple was located in [[Calangute]] near Mapusa City Taluka Bardez. In the 17th century, due to forceful conversion of Hindus by Portuguese invaders, the temple was shifted to Nanora in Bicholim Taluka, where most such temples shifted. Nanora is situated between city [[Assonora]] and [[Mulgaon]] in South. Mulgaon is famous for temples which were moved{{when|date=July 2020}} from [[Salcette]] ([[Shri Dev ShantaDurga Rawalnath Panchaytan Devasthan]] & [[Shri Shatadurga Ravalnath Maydekar Devashtan]]) and [[Kansarpal]] in North which is famous for [[Mahamaya Kalika Devasthan Kasarpal]], where as west of Nanora is [[Advalpal]], which is famous for Kuldevta of [[Goud Saraswat Brahmins]] [[Sharvani Devastan]] and east of Nanora is the village of Ladfe and the city of [[Bicholim]].

The main priest is from the Bhuskute family (Kokanstha Brahmins).

== Iconography ==

The main idol in the sanctum sanctorum is more than 800 years old and is in the form of [[lingam]].

== Architecture ==

The modern temple was constructed in the 17th century. It was repaired in the 1990s when the temple was made into a marble masterpiece. The temple has a [[Dipa Stambha]] and agrashalas (guest houses).

== Devotees ==

The deity is believed to be patron deity of 96 Kulee [[Maratha]], [[Kalavant]]s, Bhandari, and [[Rajapur Saraswat Brahmins]] community spread all over India. Familiar surnames of the devotees are Sawant, Gad Desai, Naik, Kalangutkar, Kangutkar, Kalgutkar, Karangutkar, Desai, Gawas, Vernekar, etc. The Sawant family are spread in Assagao, Oxelbag, and Mapusa; while Gad Desai are spread in Camurlim, Assagao, Keri, Morjim. The Desai are settled in a small village called Pirna of Desai Wada, Pirna Bardez, Goa.

== Festivals ==

* The main festival of the temple is called as Shishirotsav (popularly known as [[Shigmo]]). It is a 10-day celebration and includes procession of deities in different [[Vahanas]] with other rituals like kalotsav, Homa, Dhwajarohana, Gulalotsava, Rathotsava, etc.
* [[Navaratri]]
* [[Vasant Panchami]]
* [[Akshay Tritiya]]
* [[Shravani somvar]] The First Shravani Somvar is Celebrated by Desai of Desai wada, Pirna, Bardez, Goa.
* [[Navratri|Dasara]]

==See also==
*[[Temples of Goa]]
*[[Shri Gaudapadacharya Math]]
*[[Kavale]]
*[[Mangeshi Village]]
*[[Mangueshi Temple]]
*[[Shanta Durga Temple]]
*[[Kansarpal]]
*[[Mahamaya Kalika Devasthan Kasarpal]]

==Gallery==
<gallery>
File:Shantadurga kalangutkarin Temple poojari.JPG|Poojari (Krishna Bhuskute),Goa
Image:Shantadurga_Kalangutkarin_Temple_Nanora_goa_1.jpg|Shantadurga Temple Interior,Goa
File:Shantadurga kalangutkarin Temple Mahajan Family.JPG|Shantadurga Temple Mahajan,Goa
Image:Shantadurga_Kalangutkarin_Temple_Nanora_goa_3.jpg|Shantadurga Temple Exterior,Goa
Image:Shantadurga_Temple_location.jpg|Shantadurga Temple location,Goa
Image:Shantadurga_Kalangutkar_Idol_Nanora_Goa.jpg|Holy Mother
</gallery>

==External links==
*[https://web.archive.org/web/20061112041935/http://www.tourismofgoa.com/goa-tourism/temples.html Temples of Goa]
*[http://mahalaxmidev.com/shanta.html Shri Shantadurga Temple, Kavalem]
*[http://www.shreeshantadurga.com/homepage.asp Shree Shantadurga Devi , Kavlem , Phonda, Goa Official Website]
*[https://web.archive.org/web/20071209110407/http://www.goacom.org/pictures/drga.html Photo of Shanta Durga Temple]
*[https://web.archive.org/web/20091026053545/http://geocities.com/ggavaska/manydurga.html Other Durga-Shantadurga Temples]
*[https://www.webcitation.org/query?url=http://www.geocities.com/ggavaska/othernava.html&date=2009-10-25+23:17:56 Navadurga Temples]

===Other===

{{Hindu temples in Goa}}

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[[Category:Shakti temples]]
[[Category:Hindu temples in North Goa district]]

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