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'''Brahma Temple, Bramha Karmali, Goa''' (also known as Shri Brahmadav ji Temple) is located in the village of Nagargao, [[Valpoi]], [[Goa|Goa, India]].<ref>{{Cite news |date=2014-11-12 |title=The God Of Creation Is In Ruins |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/goa/the-god-of-creation-is-in-ruins/articleshow/45115752.cms |access-date=2024-10-18 |work=The Times of India |issn=0971-8257}}</ref> It is one of the few dedicated to [[Brahma|Lord Brahma]] in India.<ref name=":0">{{Cite web |title=Brahma Temple {{!}} Government of Goa |url=https://www.goa.gov.in/places/brahma-temple/ |access-date=2024-10-18 |website=Government of Goa {{!}} Official Portal}}</ref> The temple houses a 12th-century black stone idol, carved during the [[Kadamba dynasty|Kadamba]] period.<ref>{{Cite news |date=2016-09-18 |title=A temple to the god of creation |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/goa/a-temple-to-the-god-of-creation/articleshow/54384918.cms |access-date=2024-10-18 |work=The Times of India |issn=0971-8257}}</ref> This sculpture depicts Brahma in his [[Trimurti]] form, symbolizing the trinity of Brahma, [[Vishnu]], and [[Shiva|Mahesh]], with Brahma portrayed with a distinctive beard. The idol's craftsmanship and historical significance make it an important yet often overlooked aspect of Goa's cultural and [[Religion|religious]] landscape.<br />
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== History ==<br />
The history of the Brahma Temple in Nagargao, Valpoi, dates back to the Kadamba period, around the 12th century. During this time, the [[Kadamba dynasty]], which ruled parts of [[Goa]] and [[Karnataka]], contributed significantly to the region's cultural and religious landscape, constructing temples and supporting the arts. The temple, dedicated to Lord Brahma, is a rare example of Brahma worship, as very few temples in India honor him. Despite Brahma's role in the [[Hindu trinity]], with [[Vishnu]] and [[Shiva]], temples dedicated to him are scarce due to various legends, including one that Brahma was only meant to have one temple in [[Brahma Temple, Pushkar|Pushkar, Rajasthan]].<ref>{{Cite web |date=2011-02-13 |title=Temple Profile |url=http://www.devasthan.rajasthan.gov.in/images/Ajmer/brahmaji.htm |access-date=2024-10-18 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110213024103/http://www.devasthan.rajasthan.gov.in/images/Ajmer/brahmaji.htm |archive-date=2011-02-13 }}</ref> The black stone idol at Nagargao, carved in this era, reflects the artistic expertise of the period and stands as a testament to the religious diversity of Goa during the Kadamba rule. Over time, the temple has maintained its historical significance, though it remains lesser-known compared to other Goan temples.<ref name=":0" /><br />
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== External links ==<br />
* [https://www.goa.gov.in/places/brahma-temple/ Read details about Brahma Temple, Goa]<br />
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