| The temple
of Shree Shantadurga, is located on the slopes of a hillside at
Kavlem (33 km from Panjim). It was constructed in1738 by the grandson
of Shivaji, the Maratha king. Its red sloping roofs and the white
lamp tower complement each other. It is dedicated to Shantadurga
the Goddess of Peace, who mediated between Shiva and Vishnu thus
restoring peace among the gods.

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