Tambdi Surla Mahadev Temple Goa

             Tambdi Surla

The Tambdi Surla Mahadeva temple was build nearly around the 12^th century. The Tambdi Surla was originally build for the deity Lord Shiva and also it was a place of Hindu worship.

The temple was build in the Kadamba-Yadava style architecture from the weather-resistant grey and black basalt.

This temple has survived from the invasions of very great rules like the Portuguese and the Muslims as it is covered with dense forest. This was possible only because the temple was very small.

Architecture of the temple

The Tambdi Surla temple strikes the eyes of those visiting it for its unique style of construction which was possible only because of the hardwork of the craftsman who worked to make this masterpiece.

It is considered as the only remains of the Kadamba architecture in basalt stone preserved and available in goa. The Tambdi Surla temple faces east so that the rays of sun fall directly on the deity Lord Shiva at the dawn. The Tambdi Surla temple is managed by the Archaeological Survey of India.

There is a headless bull which is lord Shiva’s vehical in the centre of the pillared hall surrounded by four columns. It also has the Kadamba Kingdom symbol, an elephant trampling a horse is also carved on the base of the column.

Location

The Tambdi Surla Mahadeva temple is nearly 64km away from the capital city of Panjim. The Tambdi Surla is located in a most beautiful location with hills and greenery in the backdrop. The temple is in deep forest at the root  of the Western Ghats.

The place is quiet and calm. Besides the temple one can find some forest animals moving here and there. The river Surla flows nearby and can be reached by a way of stone steps. With the flowing river and other beauty, one is forced to visit the Tambdi Surla temple not just ones but several time.

As the temple Tambdi Surla bis dedicated to lord Shiva, every year during the festival  of Mahashivratri a huge number of people and devotees come together near the temple to pray and celebrate. Tambdi surla waterfall is another attraction near the temple.

Tambdi surla waterfall

Tambdi surla waterfall is located inside the Bhagwan Mahavir park. Because of its remote location people very often miss the opportunity to visit this temple. The Tambdi Surla waterfall is 1 ½ hour away from the temple. The waterfall is located in the thick forest.