Shri Mahalaxmi at Bandora Temple is situated in the village of Bandora, about 4 km from Ponda. It is considered the dwelling of the original Goddess of the Shakti cult. The Goddess Mahalaxmi was worshipped by the Shilahara rulers (750-1030 A.D.) and the early Kadamba Kings of Goa. There are also 18 wooden images of Vishnu here. Shri Mahalaxmi Devi has a unique feature; she wears linga on her head. The Goddess is considered a peaceful or Satvik form of the Devi. Many think that this temple was shifted from Colva in Sasasthi (Salcette) in 16th century during Portuguese invasion. In fact the temple was erected at Bandivade. Because of transportation problem the Saraswats also built another temple in Colva which was then shifted to the main abode i.e. to the Bandivade Mahalaxmi Temple. The specialty of this temple is its beautiful chowka which is famous for its grandeur and beauty.

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Religious Places in Goa
Churches in Goa	Temples in Goa
Se Cathedral Church	Shri Mangueshi Temple
Ruins of Church of St. Augustine	Shri Shantadurga
The Church of St. Anne	Shri Mahalaxmi at Bandora
Basilica of Bom Jesus	Shri Nagesh at Bandora
Reis Magos Church	Shri Bhagavati Temple
St. Cajetan Church	Shri Mahalsa at Mardol
Church of St. Francis	Shri Chandranath
Church of St Paul	Mosques in Goa
Church of Mary Immaculate Conception