Ponda Goa Tourism

About Ponda

Located 28 km from Panaji, Ponda is an industrial town with many large factories and industrial estates in the North Goa. Known as the "Temple Town of Goa" Ponda city is the place where Hinduism is at its maximum. The style of construction of Goan temples is also different from other Hindu temples due to a different historical background. During the Portugal rule, many Hindus abandoned their houses located near the coasts and preceded towards the interiors of Goa. Today a flourishing tourism industry has grown around these renowned temples with devotees coming from faraway lands.