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Goa #13  
   

Goa #13

The Shantadurga Temple at Quela is Goa's most popular shrine. Built in 1738, the temple features an unusual pagoda-style roof and and a five-storeyed octagonal lamp tower (not shown), unique to Goa.
Go Goa! Day 2 Sight Seeing

September 30th 2007
On Sunday, as part of my hotel package, I had an all day sight seeing tour of Goa followed by a sunset river cruise. I was the only foreigner on the tour which was all conducted in Hindi. It was sometimes hard to tell where we were, but I had my trusty "Eyewitness Travel Guide" and could follow along somewhat. The tour guide did make sure I knew what time to be back to the bus each time we stop ... read more
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Indian Flag The Indus Valley civilization, one of the oldest in the world, dates back at least 5,000 years. Aryan tribes from the northwest invaded about 1500 B.C.; their merger with the earlier Dravidian inhabitants created the classical Indian culture. Arab in... ... read more
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