Datta Temple

Davorlim, Madgaon, Goa, India

About

Shri Datta Mandir at Sanquelim is well known all over Goa for the miraculous cure for mental troubles which the deity, the Hindu Trinity of Brahma, Vishnu and Maheshwar.With the growing atmosphere of tolerance, or indifference by the Portugese authorities many Hindu shrines and temples appeared in the late 19th century over the length and breadth of the New Conquests.The temple is situated near a river in wooded surroundings. There are two old Audumbar trees at the entrance to the courtyard.Datta Jayanti, the main annual festival of the temple is held in December and attracts devotees from all over Goa.