Malikarjun Temple

The temple of Malikarjuna Temple, located in a mountain-encircled valley, 7 kilometers northeast of the city of Kanakon, in the Indian state of Goa, is considered one of the oldest temples in this area. The wooden temple was built in the XVI century and dedicated to the god Shiva.

Inside the temple you can see about 60 figures of Hindu deities, stone lingmans – symbols of the god Shiva, covered with metal, and bizarre carvings on pillars, one of which supports the temple oracle, with scenes from the Purana and Mahabharata.

The building is a two-storey building with a six-storey tower in the western part. It is painted white and decorated with red carvings in the area of the windows and the separation of floors. The entrance on both sides is guarded by stone sculptures of gatekeepers. A number of religious festivals are held annually on the territory of the temple.