Archive · 25 Jul 2026
Goa Launches Three-Day Pilgrimage Circuit
The Goa Tourism Department has started a special three-day trip called 'Ekadasha Teertha Yatra' that takes people to 11 important temples in Goa.
This is part of their plan to show that Goa is not just about beaches but also has beautiful temples and cultural places.
The trip starts at the Shree Mahaganapati Temple and includes other temples like Shree Devkikrishna Temple and Mahadev Temple.
The government has also arranged special buses to make it easy for people to go on this pilgrimage.
They want more people to visit Goa for its spiritual and cultural sites, not just the beaches.
Goa Tourism Department launched the 'Ekadasha Teertha Yatra', a three-day pilgrimage circuit connecting 11 temples.
The initiative aims to promote spiritual tourism under the 'Goa Beyond Beaches' initiative.
Chief Minister Pramod Sawant inaugurated the circuit at the Shree Mahaganapati Temple in Khandola.
Two dedicated buses were flagged off to facilitate devotees and tourists along the pilgrimage route.
The circuit covers temples in North Goa and South Goa, showcasing the state's spiritual and cultural heritage.
- Who
- Goa Tourism Department, GTDC, Chief Minister Pramod Sawant, Tourism Minister Rohan A Khaunte, GTDC Chairman Kedar J Naik
- What
- Launch of a three-day pilgrimage circuit connecting 11 prominent temples in Goa
- When
- Inaugurated on Friday, July 25
- Where
- Shree Mahaganapati Temple in Khandola, North Goa
- Why
- To promote spiritual tourism and diversify Goa's tourism offerings beyond beaches
Tourism Diversification
Beach-Centric Tourism
Tourism Strategy
Tourism Diversification
Promotes spiritual and cultural tourism to diversify Goa's tourism offerings.
Beach-Centric Tourism
Focuses primarily on beach tourism, which is Goa's traditional attraction.
- Initiative Name
- Ekadasha Teertha Yatra
- Duration
- Three days
- Number of Temples
- 11
- Inauguration Location
- Shree Mahaganapati Temple, Khandola
- Key Officials Present
- Chief Minister Pramod Sawant, Tourism Minister Rohan A Khaunte, GTDC Chairman Kedar J Naik
- Transportation
- Two dedicated buses
- Objective
- Promote spiritual tourism under 'Goa Beyond Beaches' initiative