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Shree Shantadurga Temple, Pernem
14 kms. from Mapusa at Dhargal, Pernem. Around 1500 A.D. when all the temples in Bardez were destroyed by the Portuguese, this Goddess was removed at Sanquelim. It was at the time of the notorious Portuguese inquisition in Goa. Therefore, in 1550 A.D. this Goddess was take to Dhargal in Pernem Taluka which also formed part o Sawanantwadi principality. The 'Zatra' of this Goddess is held in the month of December. The temple has beautiful natural surroundings.
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