Safa Shahouri Masjid, Pondaसफा शहौरी मस्जिद
A rare Adil Shahi mosque of 1560 beside a water tank in Ponda.
See what is open on your dateOpen in Google MapsWhereNorth Goa, Goa
Panaji, Old Goa and Ponda
Panaji, Old Goa and Ponda
Kind of placeMonuments & Heritage, Temples & Shrines
Best time to visit15 November to 28 February
Good seasonsPost-monsoon (October to November), Winter (December to February), Summer (March to May), Monsoon (June to September)
DifficultyEasy
Height35 m above sea level
Time needed30 to 45 mins
Base and nearbyPonda, Ponda
EntryFree
About Safa Shahouri Masjid, Ponda
A small mosque built in 1560 by Ibrahim Adil Shah of Bijapur, one of the few Adil Shahi buildings that survived in Goa. It stands beside a large water tank, in a quiet garden. Its plain stone arches and brick shape show the Deccan style that the Portuguese did not replace. It is a short stop on the Ponda route and rarely crowded. Respect the quiet and dress modestly.
What to see and do
- Tank and garden in front
- Plain stone arches in the Deccan style
- One of few Adil Shahi buildings in Goa
- Short stop near the temples
- Quiet at most hours
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