This is a city located in the central area of Goa just 29 kms from Panaji capital of Goa. It is Goa's fastest-growing city and is also known by the name Fonda.
In the 16th century, when Portuguese invaded Goa they started persecuting Hindus. As a result they stared to move into Ponda to escape persecution by Jesuits and the Portuguese. Later Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj seized Ponda from the Bijapur Sultanate. Under Shivaji, Saundekar Raja was the vassal of Ponda. But again Portuguese took control of the place.
Hindus occupied the forests of Ponda and built makeshift temples for the idols they were able to save from the broken temples. These makeshift temples were slowly renovated as the Hindus gained prosperity.
The prominent temples in the area are:
In the 16th century, when Portuguese invaded Goa they started persecuting Hindus. As a result they stared to move into Ponda to escape persecution by Jesuits and the Portuguese. Later Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj seized Ponda from the Bijapur Sultanate. Under Shivaji, Saundekar Raja was the vassal of Ponda. But again Portuguese took control of the place.
Hindus occupied the forests of Ponda and built makeshift temples for the idols they were able to save from the broken temples. These makeshift temples were slowly renovated as the Hindus gained prosperity.
The prominent temples in the area are:
- Mahalakshmi Temple
- Shri Nageshi Temple
- Shri Ramanth Temple
- Shri Shantdurga Temple
- Sri Mangueshi Temple
- Mahalasa Narayani Temple
- Farmagudi Shri Ganapati Temple
Beautiful pics.
ReplyDeleteNice temples.
ReplyDeletelooks nice :)
ReplyDeleteHello, lovely images of the city! I like the building in first photo. Happy Monday, enjoy your new week!
ReplyDeleteExcellent shots and informative post on Ponda! The temples in this part of Goa seems magnificent
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They are all beautiful temples
ReplyDeleteIt looks like a beautiful city.
ReplyDeleteThey are beautiful. I never get tired of seeing the amazing architecture you share.
ReplyDeleteVery good info, those temples look amazing :)
ReplyDeleteLovely shots.
ReplyDeleteI have visited some them. Gruesome past indeed!
ReplyDeleteHow gorgeous - and what lovely brickwork in that first photo.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful red bricks of the temples Rajesh.
ReplyDeleteAll wonderful photos with such history behind them.
Shane
Fascinating architecture and difficult times!
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fascinating again
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Looks like a very beautiful place ~ great photos and intriguing history ~
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It is a tragic time in the past but the buildings are lovely.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful temples in Ponda, despite its sad history
ReplyDeleteThe first photo looks like a fort. Is that the case?
ReplyDeleteIndia is one of the most interesting countries in the world. In spite of the hard times it faced all the difficulties and built up the temples again with the same patience and love as before. It's amazing! Thank you for sharing your history and culture.It helps us to understand your way of life.
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Enlightening post.
ReplyDeleteShooting Parrots: It is a artificial fort.
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ReplyDeleteROG, ABCW
The temples look so tranquil despite their turbulent history.
ReplyDeleteGood to know about the place and the history, nice presentation with beautiful pics.
ReplyDeleteIt appears to be a beautiful place..nice clicks!
ReplyDeletePonda or Fonda is really beautiful !! Great information
ReplyDeleteNice story with pretty picture.
ReplyDeleteInteresting info!
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