Shri Vitthal Mandir Goa

Infor About Shri Vitthal Temple Goa

The Shri Vitthal Mandir, located at Vithalwadi, Sinquerim, in North Goa, is dedicated to Shri Vitthal, considered to be an incarnation of Lord Vishnu. Shri Vitthal is the ancestral God of the “Rane family”, whose ancestors migrated to Goa from Udaipur about 600 years ago.

History of Shri Vithal Mandir

The Shri Vitthal Temple was constructed in 1942 AD, in the North Indian style of architecture.

Architecture of Shri Vithal Mandir

The idols are extremely beautiful, while the interiors are quite spacious and adorned with numerous exquisite designs. The main attraction of the temple, however, is the elegantly carved wooden chariot which symbolizes the chariot of Arjuna.

The chariot is one of the main attractions of the temple.

Festivals Held at Shri Vithal Mandir

The main festival celebrated in Shri Vitthal Mandir is Chaitri, which is an extravagant affair for all the people. It is held for 9 days during Ashadi Ekadashi & Kartik Ekadashi, and is attended by a large number of devotees across the country.