Temples of Goa are also known as Deul or Sausthan. The temples of Goa are mainly known for their unique architecture which is a mixture of Nagari, Islamic and Portuguese architecture. The original Hindu temples of Goa were demolished by the Portuguese who shifted the original deities to new places which were constructed much later. Usually the temples are divided into five sections which include Sabhamantapa, Antarala, Chowk, Garbhagriha and Sarvalli or Pradakshina Marg. While all the original temples were destroyed by the Portuguese, the temples which exist at present exhibit the Islamic, Nagari and Portuguese architecture. These temples look like either a church or a mosque or simply like a palace instead of usual Hindu temples.

Decorated with wood carvings that depict the epics of Ramayana and Mahabharata the garbhagriha of temples of Goa have are studded with silver. The main idol is made up of black stone while the utsava murtis are made up of silver, gold any other metals. Another common feature of these temples is the chowk pillars which are usually made up of wood with explicit carvings. The interior of these are usually painted with number of colours and Chandeliers while huge bells are hung at the entrance which makes it one of the most sacred places of Goa. With its exemplary architecture these stand separately from all other temples of India.

Temples of Goa are mainly dedicated to Devi in the form of Shanta durga, Navadurga, Mahalakshmi, Rudra or Ishwara -form of Shiva, Gananatha or Ganapati, Keshava and Aaditya or Surya devta. There are number of important shrines in Goa which include the temples of Shri Mangesh Temple, Shri Mahalsa temple, Shri Shanta Durga and Shri Saptakoteswara temple. Along with this there are some more prominent temples like Shri Nagesh temple, Shri Damodar temple, Mahalakshmi temple, and Mahadev temple of Tambdi Surla.

The most prominent temples of Goa are the Saraswat Hindu Temples in Goa. Some of these temples had existed even under the rule of the Portuguese without much difficulty. Moved from one place to another, the deities of these temples in Goa were even worshipped in the pujari`s house in various periods till the deities were restored where they are presently seen in Goa. Some of the significant Goan temples which are well-known for their beautiful natural settings, coconut groves, betel nut trees and fresh water lakes make them the major tourist attractions. Some of the primitive Saraswat Temples situated in Goa include the Mangeshi temple of Priol, the Ganapati temple at Khandole, the Mahalaxmi temple at Bandewade, the Shanta Durga Temple at Kavele and the Sri Nagesh Maharudra Temple at Bandora. Among these temples, the deity of Sri Nagesh Maharudra was not carried away from Bandora (Bandiwade) even at the time of the Portuguese rule in Goa. The most striking feature of the Saraswat temples of Goa is that they provide greater importance to the Christian devotees. Despite having accepted Christianity, a large number of Christians still hold the pre-conversion surnames and also take part and sponsor various Hindu rituals and sacrifices of Hinduism. This is an example of their strong bond with their past Hindu faith which had not been shaken even by the forcible Portuguese influence.

The Atrunja Taluka is a place in Goa which is now known as Ponda. Here one can find a number of Hindu temples like the Sri Ganapati temple located in the Khandole village. This temple of Goa is the oldest and the most prominent temple which is visited by devotees from various parts of the state and other areas.

Thus Goa is also known for the religious Hindu shrines that are visited by thousands of devotees. Along with the above temples there are some more prominent temples which are dedicated to Lord Ganesha, Vishnu, Shiva and goddess Parvati.