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Situated at Fatorpa in Quepem Taluka, the temple dedicated
to Shantadurga was originally from Cuncolim and hence, the deity is known
as "Shantadurga Kukalienkarin". The idol is made of five metals
and is one foot in height. The deity is known as "Jagrit Devta"
and holds in its arms a shield and a Trishula.
Shantadurga is worshipped by Hindus and Christians alike, as the devotees
believe that she asks in their dreams anything she likes and they offer
the things demanded by Goddess with great veneration. Hence, the temple
has much religious sanctity. The principal festival is "Jatrotsava",
which attracts thousands of pilgrims from all over Goa.