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From Kansarpal one can proceed to Sanquelim, the hometown of
the Ranes of Satari who played key role in Goa's freedom struggle. The
ancestors of the present Rane family, who are believed to have migrated to
Goa from
Udaipur
about 600 years ago, built the famous Sri Vithal temple situated on the
bank of Valvanta River.
The temple was reconstructed in 1942 AD, incorporating the North India
style of temple architecture though sanctum-sanctorium was left untouched.
The main festivities at the temple are held during the nine days preceding
"Chairtra Purnima".
An exquisitely carved wooden chariot symbolising the chariot of Arjuna of
Mahabharata and driven by Lord Krishna is an important attraction of the
temple complex.