Wednesday, February 8, 2017

Mahalaxmi Temple, Ponda

This temple in Ponda is one of the beautiful modern temple here with a unique architecture local to this area.



The temple has a huge beautifully decorated arched entrance with a pillared hall. On the top of the arch there are beautiful sculptures of two elephants around the outer spire. 




Facing the facade is a black stone light tower next to another light tower having the same colour as the temple.


The principle deity of the temple is Goddess Mahalakshmi. The architecture of the temple has two octagonal domes with the one on the top of main sanctum bigger among the two.

21 comments:

Light and Voices said...

I admire the architecture of this building very much. It is just lovely.

Ranjana's craft blog said...

Magnificent!Different architecture.

Cloudia said...

Light tower?
Excellent building

rupam sarma said...

So beautiful

R Niranjan Das said...

Nice to know about this temple.

Jeevan said...

Beautiful architecture and nice coating in white and sandal! Excellent capture Rajesh

Teamgsquare said...

Nice temple.This post reminds that a visit to Goa is pending for a long time now.

Lady Fi said...

Wow - how gorgeous!

krishna said...

the temple is looking very beautiful..

Magical Mystical Teacher said...

Magnificent temple, jutting into the sky.

Spare Parts and Pics said...

A grand entrance indeed!! Beautiful temple and I love all the detail.

arv said...

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Lux G. said...

This looks astonishing. Wow!

Klara S said...

Amazing decorations of the temple. Love the elephants.

NatureFootstep said...

nice shots.

Magical Mystical Teacher said...

Second time around, the buildings are still magnificent! ;)

Kathe W. said...

so much history in such beautiful a building.

Irene said...

Stunning architecture! Well captured!

Indah Nuria Savitri said...

very elaborated! Love it..

GreenComotion said...

Hi Rajesh-
It is a truly magnificent temple. I love the design and the color scheme. Your photo are lovely. Thanks fir the treat.
Have a Happy Day!
Peace :)

Sallie (FullTime-Life) said...

Mahalakshmi has a beautiful temple dedicated in her honor. I like the yellow color very much.