The original temple of the deity was in Raia in Salcete Taluka which was destroyed during the missionary activities and the idol of Kamakshi was carried away to Shiroda where it is now situated.
A huge Mahadwar leads to the Kamakshi temple complex known as Thal. After passing under the Mahadwar the temple crowned by an octagonal two-storied tower with a golden Kalash perched on its peak can be seen prominently. The temple faces east and has a large Sabha Mandap. The temple has a tall Deepasthambha and a holy water tank. Inside the temple, there is a square shaped chowk and the Sanctum Sanctorum with the deity Shri Kamakshi in all splendors. The other deities in the temple complex are that of Shree Shantadurga, Shree Laxmi Narayan and Shree Rayeshwar (Shiva).
A Palakhi procession of Goddess Kamakshi is held on every Shukla Panchami. The annual festivities are held at the temple during the Dussehra period and at the time of Jatra in spring. The Divja procession held during the Jatra wherein countless married women walk around the temple in the evening holding Divja or clay lamps offers a spectacular site. People all over Goa come to worship goddess Kamakshi...
-Aachal Naik
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