Goa’s 800-Year-Old Shiva Temple That Survived Time!

Tambdi Surla, a 13th-century Shiva temple that has survived invasions and nature’s wrath.

Deep in the Western Ghats, hidden from the world, stands Goa’s oldest temple. 

Built in the Kadamba era, this black basalt temple remains intact, despite wars, invasions, and the passage of centuries.

Unlike most Goan temples, Tambdi Surla was hidden deep in the forests. This helped it escape destruction during the Portuguese rule.

Historians believe the temple was left incomplete, yet no one knows why. Its carvings hint at something more grand, yet unfinished.

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Locals say the temple is cursed—no king who tried to expand it ever succeeded. The Shiva Lingam remains untouched,

Unlike most temples, Tambdi Surla has no ceiling above the deity’s sanctum. Some say keeping the temple eternally connected to the divine was intentional.

A grand stone Nandi sits facing the shrine. Legend says it watches over the temple, protecting it from destruction and evil forces.

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The temple stands beside the Surla River, said to have purifying waters. Pilgrims take a dip before entering, just as they did centuries ago.

Reaching Tambdi Surla is an adventure—a jungle trek through waterfalls, wildlife, and the sounds of nature.

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