Shri Shantadurga Temple is one of the key reasons to come inland from the coast. The temple stands at Kavlem, with a warm-coloured facade, arched windows, lamp tower, and the kind of layered history that explains Ponda's role as a refuge for Hindu worship during Portuguese rule. It is an active place of devotion, so dress and move accordingly.
Shri Shantadurga Temple
Major Goan Hindu temple at Kavlem, rebuilt in the 18th century after displacement from Salcete.