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Goa CM Says Portuguese Rule Cost State Its Temples
Goa Chief Minister Pramod Sawant spoke about the state's history.
He said the Kadamba dynasty was Goa's golden period.
This period lasted from the 10th to the 14th centuries, according to Sawant.
He said Goa once had many temples built by its people.
Sawant said many temples were later destroyed during Portuguese rule.
He believes Goa might have had temples like those in South India if that rule had not occurred.
Ancient relics were found during restoration work at an old temple site in Divar.
The relics date from the 14th to the 16th centuries.
Sawant also began a project to develop a corridor connected with the site.
Goa Chief Minister Pramod Sawant called the Kadamba period the state's golden era.
Sawant said Goa could have had many South Indian-style temples if the Portuguese had not arrived.
He said many temples were destroyed during Portuguese rule.
Relics dating from the 14th to 16th centuries were found at the old Saptakoteshwar temple site in Divar.
Sawant launched the Koti Tirth Corridor Development Project after performing Udakshanti and Gangapujan.
- Who
- Goa Chief Minister Pramod Sawant.
- What
- Sawant discussed Goa's temple history and launched the Koti Tirth Corridor Development Project.
- Where
- Divar, at the old site of the Saptakoteshwar temple.
- When
- The relic discoveries were mentioned on Thursday, and Sawant's remarks and ceremony took place on Friday.
- Why
- To remember Goa's history and begin development of the Koti Tirth Corridor.
Key facts
- Historical dynasty
- The Kadamba dynasty ruled Goa during the period Sawant described as its golden era.
- Golden period
- Sawant placed Goa's golden period between the 10th and 14th centuries.
- Temple destruction
- Sawant said many temples were destroyed during Portuguese rule.
- Archaeological discovery
- Relics dating from the 14th to 16th centuries were found during restoration work.
- Discovery site
- The relics were found at the old Saptakoteshwar temple site in Divar.
- Development project
- The Koti Tirth Corridor Development Project began with a ceremony led by Sawant.
Quotes
Pramod Sawant
Chief Minister of Goa
“Goa was ruled by several kingdoms. The golden period for the state was between the 10th and 14th centuries during the rule of the Kadamba dynasty. The kings Jayakeshi I, II, III and IV ruled Goa. If we say that the Portuguese destroyed a thousand temples, then who is it who built these temples? It is the people of Goa during the rule of the Kadamba kings. That was the true golden period. Remember your history.”
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“If the Portuguese had not come to Goa, the state would have many temples similar to those in South India.”
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