Tambdi Surla Mahadev Templeतांबडी सुर्ला महादेव मंदिर
A 12th century basalt temple in the forest, among the oldest in Goa.
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Western Ghats and wildlife
Western Ghats and wildlife
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
Height120 m above sea level
Time needed1 to 2 hrs
Base and nearbyMollem, Sanguem
EntrySmall entry fee
About Tambdi Surla Mahadev Temple
A small black basalt temple of the 12th century Kadamba rulers, hidden in forest at the foot of the Ghats, and one of the very few of its kind to survive in Goa. The carvings include a lotus ceiling and ornate doorways, and it is peaceful with only birdsong and a stream nearby. A trail behind the temple leads into the forest and to a waterfall in the monsoon, best taken with a local guide. It is also a short drive from Dudhsagar.
What to see and do
- Black basalt Kadamba carving
- Lotus carved ceiling
- Forest trail towards a waterfall in the rains
- Stream and birdsong
- Dudhsagar and Mollem nearby
Part of Sahyadri (Western Ghats).
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