Shri Kamakshi Temple, Shiroda

This temple is dedicated to Goddess Kamakhya, originally a deity from Guwahati, Assam and is located 12 kms away from the village of Kavlem in Ponda taluka.

The original temple of the deity was in Raia in Salcete Taluka which was destroyed during the missionary activities and the idol of Kamakshi was carried away to Shiroda where it is now situated.

The vicinity of the temple has another small temple as is observed in most of the Goan Hindu temples, a shrine dedicated to Lord Rayeshwara or Shiva and the place where the temple is built has an ancient name “Shivagram”.

People of all faiths from all over Goa venerate and worship the Goddess who is believed to shower immense blessings on her devotees and fulfill desired wishes.