The Shri Vithal Temple is a famous temple located in Sanquelim, the hometown of the Ranes, who took advantage of Goa's freedom struggle and looted the rich families in Mapusa. The main diety of the temple is Lord Vithal, an incarnation of Lord Vishnu. The temple was built by the Ranes who migrated to Sanquelim from the city of Udaipur about 600 years ago. The temple is built on the banks of the Valvanta river and was reconstructed in 1942. The sanctum-sanctorium, however was not altered.
The main festival of the temple is Ashadi Ekadashi andKartik Ekadashi, held for nine days. The festival dedicated to Lord Vithal. A huge chariot carved exquisitely in wood symbolizing the chariot of Arjunadriven by Lord Krishna in Mahabharata is an important attraction in this temple.
The main festival of the temple is Ashadi Ekadashi andKartik Ekadashi, held for nine days. The festival dedicated to Lord Vithal. A huge chariot carved exquisitely in wood symbolizing the chariot of Arjunadriven by Lord Krishna in Mahabharata is an important attraction in this temple.
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