Goa’s creator.
Today is Akshaya Tritiya, the birthday of Parashurama, the sixth avatar of Lord Vishnu.
The Hindu puranas credit Parashurama as the creator of Goa and the adjoining coastal areas. Goa is often referred to as Parashurama–bhoomi, the Land of Parashurama.
There is only one temple in Goa devoted to Parashurama located in the beautiful village of Painguinim. It is surmised that the shrine had its origins around the 13th C during the days of the Nath Panthis. Although the idol is of recent vintage, a much older aniconic panel is found on the temple premises.
Parashurama in Thiruvallam, Kerala
5D, 70-200L f/2.8 IS
Parashurama Temple in Painguinim, Goa
5D Mark III, 70-200L f/2.8 IS II
Parashurama in Painguinim, Goa
5D Mark III, 70-200L f/2.8 IS II
