Mahadev Temple of Tambdi Surla 
The most ancient temple in the all of Goa is located at Tambdi Surla. This well-preserved structure from the Kadamba dynasty was built in Jain style in the 12th C. The Kadamba dynasty ruled Goa between the 10th and 14th centuries.
The Tambdi Surla Temple was constructed with black basalt stone that was transported to the area across the mountains from the Deccan plateau.
The Tambdi Surla Temple was constructed with black basalt stone that was transported to the area across the mountains from the Deccan plateau.
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Some interesting details about the construction itself are that the temple was built in a place which is quite inaccessible, away from the main settlements; the Tambdi Surla Temple is quite small in comparison with most Goan temples; and the top part of the temple has never been completed.
Intricate carvings adorn the interior of the temple, which is accessed by an entrance hall with doorways on three sides. Four monolith carvings support the ceiling with a lotus flower in the center.
The exterior of the temple has some miniature examples of sculpture and relief carvings. The temple faces towards the east so that the rays of the rising sun fall on the deity at the crack of dawn.
The river Surla flows nearby and can be reached via a flight of stone steps, which would have been ideal for ritual cleansing.
Intricate carvings adorn the interior of the temple, which is accessed by an entrance hall with doorways on three sides. Four monolith carvings support the ceiling with a lotus flower in the center.
The exterior of the temple has some miniature examples of sculpture and relief carvings. The temple faces towards the east so that the rays of the rising sun fall on the deity at the crack of dawn.
The river Surla flows nearby and can be reached via a flight of stone steps, which would have been ideal for ritual cleansing.
