The temple at Fatorpa is built in honor of the deity Shantadurga
.Located near the town of Cuncolim in Quepem taluka. The Temple is accessible via NH17 that passes through the village of Balli.
History of the Fatorpa Temple
The Shantadurga temple was originally
located at the local market in Cuncolim. It was in Cuncolim that the first revolt against the
Portuguese rule took place in Cuncolim, where the Jesuit missionaries were
attacked and killed by the locals. In retaliation the original temple was
destroyed by the Portuguese . The deity was taken and hidden in Fatorpa by
locals which was outside Portuguese territory in those days and remained so for
almost two centuries. Later a new temple was built there and the deity has
remained there ever since
The devasthan of the temple has 12 vangods, comprising 12
different communities. It is interesting to note that these 12 vangods of the
devasthan are required for the commencement of any socio-religious rituals of
the village and temple. All religious and social functions are done on the
orders of these 12 people.
Idols of Navgrahas, Kalbhairav, Tandavnritya, Kaliamardan, Hirenyakashphu and Ugradevta are housed in the temple and the various vangods temples are located all around the temple
Videos
Fatorpa Temple Band from Kantak Amey on Vimeo.
The temple band playing the local tune during a god ceremony at the Fatorpa Temple
Fatorpa Temple Band from Kantak Amey on Vimeo.
The temple band playing the local tune during a god ceremony at the Fatorpa Temple