Tambdi Surla Complete History.

 

What Has Tambdi Surla?

  

  Tambdi Surla is very famous tourist destination in Goa. Yes, you might have heard about the place which have ancient Mahadev Temple and one sizzling waterfall in wild forest. Goa itself mark a very known tourist destination on global map. But, this tourist destination what we are going to talk about, it has ecological also geological and mythological shades of history, after visiting this place so many questions pop ups in our mind such as 

• Why this Place is in so dense forest?
• Who made this temple?
• Who carved a temple in stone?
• How they got such a precision of stone cutting?
• What is the secret recipe they had to bind stone with one another?

like this and many more....

History of Tambdi Surla.

        The Tambdi Surla Mahadev Temple in Goa is a historic and significant temple known for its unique architecture. Built in the 12th century during the Kadamba dynasty's rule, this temple was constructed using basalt in the Kadamba style, which is a rare surviving example of this architectural style. The hills and plateaus cover the temple's basalt construction.Every year, devotees gather at the temple to have a glimpse of Lord Bholenath, especially during the festival of Shivratri, which is celebrated with great enthusiasm here. The temple has a rich history and survived the conflicts between Muslims and the Portuguese, which destroyed many temples in Goa.The construction of the Tambdi Surla Mahadev Temple must have required significant efforts and skills, given its unique architecture. The Kadamba craftsmen who built the temple must have endured a lot of pain and hardships.The Kadamba dynasty ruled this region from the 10th to the 14th century, and the Tambdi Surla temple stands as a testament to their legacy. It is a rare and valuable piece of history that showcases the Kadamba style of architecture, and its survival is a testament to its resilience and the dedication of those who have preserved it.

Structure Of Tambdi Surla Temple

        The construction of this temple has some interesting details that have led to differences of opinion about the actual origin and architecture of the temple. Located in a remote area, far from nearby settlements, the Tambdi Surla temple is relatively small compared to Goan temples and the top part of the temple remains unfinished. The temple faces east so that the rays of the rising sun fall on the deities of the temple. Inside, the temple has a small mandapa and is surrounded by three damaged pillars. The idols of Lord Shiva, Lord Brahma, and Lord Vishnu are enshrined in the temple.

 

In the center of the temple's mandapa, there is a statue of Nandi Maharaj (the bull), the ultimate devotee of Lord Bholenath (Lord Shiva), which is surrounded by four pillars. The emblem of the Kadamba dynasty, which depicts a horse trampling an elephant, is also prominently featured.

Location Of Tambdi Surla Temple.

     As usual the lord Shiva temples are very silence and remote places this temple also having very remote location and hidden in the jungles of Tambdi surla it is in Bhagwan Mahaveer wild life century.This temple is approximately 65 Km. away from main capital city Panjim of goa.

How to reach Tambdi Surla Temple.

    If you have chosen the road route to reach Tambadi Surla Temple, then let us tell you that there is no bus stand near Tambadi Surla Temple. But the bus stand of Panaji is about 66 kilometers from Tambadi Surla Temple. From Panaji Bus Stand, you will reach Tambadi Surla Temple through local buses running here.

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PERFECT TOURIST DESTINATION REDI VENGURLA

  Dream tourist destination a small village called Redi. An ancient name is known as Rewati.

It is located close to the shore of the Arabian Sea. In the district of Sindhudurg in Maharashtra. Redi As the upcoming identity of a tourist destination because of its clean and peaceful coastal line, full of biodiversity. Redi was built by Marathas in the 16th century, thereafter it captured by the Portuguese in 1746, later it was handed over to the Sawant's clan of Maharashtra to the purpose of the peace treaty which was short-lived. In 1765 it was captured by Britishers. Who sold the land to the local peoples in 1890 while returning ownership.

   The best time to visit Redi is from January to May (summer season) October -December (winter season), due to Redi features a tropical Monson climate it has heavy rainfall during the months of June to September.

   It has many tourist spots such as Ganesh Temple, Mauli Temple, Shiv Temple, Navdurga Templ, Rampurush Temple, Siddheshwar Temple, Sai Baba Temple, Yashwant Gad Fort & Redi Port.

1.   Ganesh Temple

  According to folk legends, this Ganesh idol dates back to the Pandava period. Ganesh idol is beautiful and it has two arms (dwibhuja). Ganesh idol is carved in stone. The Ganpati idol was found in one of the mines near Rewati port in 1976. A local person by the name of Sadashiv Kambli supposedly visualized a buried statue of Lord Ganesha in his dream and convinced local workers to dig out the statue from the seashore. The statue is approximately 6 ft in height and 4 ft in width.

                                                      

                                                  

        

  2. Yashwant Gad Fort

In the 610-611AD Redi was an important trading port of the Chalukya Swamiraja. Redi Fort was built by the Marathas between 1707 and 1713 part of Admiral Kanhoji Angre's line of fort defenses built for Maratha Queen Tarabai Bhosale. It was later captured by the Portuguese in 1746.

                                           

                                           

  3. Redi port

       

      Redi is also famous for his mining activity too, in past time there where three mining companies were active now only one is running but, Redi port is still in action with trading of mining raw material which is send via sea root Redi port play important roll in it.

 

     

                                           

        

   4. Redi Beach

                                          

                                           

How to reach Redi 

Redi doesn’t possess a railway station or an airport. However, this does not hamper the travel to this scenic spot. The International Airport at Goa and the Sawantwadi Railway Station ensure smooth and memorable journeys. By road, the host of state buses are not only comfortable for a ride but also economical.