Kamakshi Temple was originally located at Raia in Salcette and was moved to its current location Shiroda in 1564-1568. It is dedicated to Goddess Kamakshi, an embodiment of Goddess Parvati, consort of Siva. By the side of the main temple are shrines devoted to Shree Shantadurga, Shree Laxmi Narayana and Shree Rayeshwar. The main festival is Dusshera. The Mahajans belong to Vatsa, Kaushika and Atri gotras.
Shree Shantadurga Chamundeshwari Kudtari Mahamaya Temple has been recently reconstructed and other developmental activities are in progress. This is a major hindu temple in south Goa having its kulavis/Mahajans all over Goa, Maharastra and Karnataka.
Kamakshi Temple
