Shri Kamakshi Temple

Kamakshi Temple is just 12 kms away from Kavelem and is one of the best Hindu monument in Goa dedicated to goddess Kamakshi. The diety is believed to be brought from Kamakhya Temple in Assam. Intially the temple was located on Raia in Salcete Taluka and later on moved on to Shiroda village in Ponda Taluka due to religious persecution by alien rulers.

There many small temples located with in the temple complex and one of them is primarily dedicated to Lord Rayeshwara.People irrespective of religious faith and hailing originally from Raia, still venerate Sri Kamaksha.