Saptakoteshwar Temple

Located just a 20-minute drive from Bicholim, the Saptakoteshwar Temple is not only easily accessible by car but also steeped in history. Dating back to the twelfth century, it was once the deity of the Kadamba dynasty's Kings. After Portuguese conquest in 1540, the linga was removed during the Inquisition but later rescued by a local named Narayan Shenvi Suryarao. King Shivaji, during his 1668 expedition against the Portuguese, ordered the temple's reconstruction, as seen on a stone plaque near the entrance. The name "Saptakoteshwar" originates from seven sages praying for seven crore years near the convergence of five rivers, where Lord Shiva granted their wishes. Today, the temple hosts the grand Gokulashtami festival, drawing devotees from across India.

Historical site located in beautiful diwar island. You have to go via a narrow road to reach here. First you'll find a pond with clean water and locals also take a dive into the water at times. After you go little further you'll find the temple with a beautiful river view. Parking space is limited near temple.

History, ruins and a forgotten piece of architectural marvel
You can only imagine how this place was before the Islamic/Christian invaders destroyed it
But, the base or foundation of it, is still intact, showing the marvel of the land, some 8-10 centuries back during the Kadamba period
The temple with 7 forts or sides would've been a marvel.. bygones
But do visit it, when ur in Goa and can go to Divar Island.
It's free to cross the ferry. Do take that ferry ride on ur bike/car and go here

Beautiful, peaceful, serene. Imagine how it would have been when the actual Saptakeshwar temple was here, in all its glory

A very beautiful historical place located in the island of Divar. It's a must visit for history lovers.

Historic place not too well known, but worth the visit if you’re in Divar Island.

Very beautiful premises. Though there are parking inside place available but they don’t allow parking inside but tell to park in the road.

As you enter there is a beautiful “nhay” down. And then in the temple it’s pretty.. they modified every thing there.

A good historical place in the midst of nature.

Jus amazing. Positive vibes. Jus beautiful place. Peace of mind. Stress relieving. Beautiful kaavi art. Heavenly feeling at lakeside

Fantastic place to stop by and relive the history!

It's the best place I have visited. And the divar island next to it. That's another beautiful spot. Om namah shivay

Good place for family to chill out has good parking space and we'll maintained

Very old hindu temple site and pond in Divar Island. It says a lot about history of this island and how they were destroyed by Portuguese. A nice and calm location. You can walk to the Mandovi river from here.

The original temple was completely destroyed by the portugese. What remains is the tank of the temple and its lovely. Can only imagine how magnificent the original structure was

Historical site at diwar island. It is called kothi tirth. Temple and idol was moved from here.

A remote area in goa on divar island. Need to take a ferry to reach. Beautiful island

The Saptkoteshwar temple situated in Naroa divar was demolished by Portugese but the Shiva linga was saved by people and transported across the river ie Narve. Later shivaji maharaj came to know about this & he ordered to build a new temple in Narve (Bicholim) (If you Google you will get the whole story)
If you see Goa is full of historic and cultural diversities , Sad but true most people know about Goa is beach and casino!!
The whole place itself is very calm and cool.
Must visit if u love historic places 😍❤🏝
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An Off beat Goa Experience Which is in Divar Island Kindly Visit For All including Ferry Service

It is an ancient Temple built in 13th century at Goa it's on an island there are many small Windows on the walls of this temple and where there may be many shivalingas have been kept but unfortunately the Portuguese people they destroyed this Temple now it looks like a step well but still this place is very cool meet and one can see the Indian Heritage here

It was called 'Koti Thirth' in history, small pond with several temple like monuments inside.