Porne Tirth-Koti Tirth-Naroa-Goa-India

Goa, a party town in India with full of spas, pubs and party halls and so on. But it also holds historical significance. The town also gives the evidences of its religious affiliation. Divar is an island lies in the Mandovi river in Goa, India. This island consist of three villages (Piedade, Malar, Naroa). The village Naroa located on the eastern part of the island with around 1000+ people residing there. This island is also a hidden treasure of Goa. There is a old fort in that village which was built by Muslims. Porne tirth is also known as Koti-Thirth Tali, is an ancient pond or water body which has 108 carved temples or rooms. It is associated to temple Saptakoteshwar temple which was built by kadamba dynasty in 12th century. Later it was destroyed during the invasion of sultans but reconstructed by Madhav mantri of Vijayanagara in 14th century. Unfortunately during the Portugese period of was demolished again and it was rebuilt by Shivaji Maharaj in 1668. Do visit this historical and religious place during your next trip to Goa.