Introduction

Sri Vithal Temple is located in Sanquelim on the bank of Valvanta River in Old Goa. Sanquelim is the hometown of the Ranes of Satari who played a pivotal role in Goa’s struggle for freedom. The ancestors of the Rane family who had migrated to Goa from Udaipur some 600 years back, constructed the famous Sri Vithal temple. Though the temple was refurbished in 1942 to incorporate North Indian style of temple architecture, its sanctum-sanctorium was left untouched. You will come across an exquisitely carved wooden chariot symbolizing the chariot of Arjuna of Mahabharata, driven by Lord Krishna. The festivities at the temple begin during the nine days preceding ‘Chaitra Purnima’. Sri Vithal is a beautiful temple and an integral part of Goa’s cultural heritage. 

Special Attributes

The major attraction of the temple is an exquisitely carved wooden chariot symbolizing the chariot of Arjuna of Mahabharata, driven by Lord Krishna.

Nuisance

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Dressing restrictions

Since it is a religious site, dress appropriately and avoid wearing short or revealing clothes. 

Connectivity

Hire a private taxi or motorcycle

Enjoyed by

Families, Backpackers

Exposure

You will be indoors

Avoidable Season

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Facilities

You can pray or meditate in peace inside the temple

Things Not Allowed

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Tip

Keep your tone low and turn your fone off to silent mode

Type of site

A beautiful Hindu temple on the bank of Valvanta River in Old Goa, built by the legendary Rane family