About god: Shri Damodar, incarnation of lord Shiva
Land Mark: Situated at Zambaulim on the bank of the river Kushwati, about 22 kms from margao,
Brief history: The deity was originally based in a temple where the Holy Spirit Church in Margao now stands and was moved to escape from the Portuguese inquisition in 1565 when the temple was destroyed and the church was built on its site.
Important Day: Every Monday procession (around 8:00 PM to 10:00 PM)
Famous festival: Shigmo the Goan Hindu festival of color is the main festival celebrated at the Damodar temple.
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