Shri Chandranath temple in Goa. India

Today I’ve decided to go back to India. Maybe I’ve a good reason for that, or perhaps I’m just inspired for my next trip, that will happen in a few days, also in Asia. After a strong climbing up the huge granite steps you reach the Shri Chandranath temple in Goa. The Shri Chandranath temple is situated on the top of 350 meters high hill of Chandranath, in Paroda, Quepem. The atmosphere is great because you are fare from everything. The chief deity of the Shri Chandranath temple is Lord Chandreshwar. Lord Chandreshwar was the titular deity of Bhoja kings who ruled the South of Goa, till the middle of 8th century, before the Christians took over. The Bhojas had named their capital Chandrapur after the deity. The altar is that of Sri Bhutnath. The Shivalinga in the temple is carved out from the rock. This famous Shiva Linga, was supposed to ooze water at the touch of moonlight. The temple is so designed that the Linga receives moonlight on every full moon. Moreover, the Shri Chandranath temple's ancient chariot is well known for its wood carvings. The Shri Chandranath temple commands a panoramic view – from the temple you a nice view of a long ending green valley of Salcete and Quepem Taluka. We arrive in the middle of the afternoon. The place was silent and hot, with a few persons resting and reading the news paper. As I said in previous post, India is a great destination. It can be sometimes hard for our senses but fare from that also a great challenge. Once in you skin, you will love it.