The Anant Abode
The first thought that struck me as I soaked in the lush green surroundings and the captivating beauty of this temple was, “Why haven’t I visited this place before?” After all, it is barely 40 kilometres from my village, tucked away in the heart of my beloved Goa. Yet, somehow, this beautiful abode had remained unexplored by me all these years. Perhaps some places are meant to be discovered at a certain moment in life, in the company of certain people. And this time, I was fortunate to experience it with my family. Surrounded by nature and the temple’s timeless charm, we found ourselves sharing a simple, beautiful emotion – pure, unspoken happiness. It reflected in our smiles and in the quiet joy of being there together. The place that left me so impressed was Shrimad Anant Devasthan , also known as the Madanant Temple , in Savoi-Verem, Ponda taluka. The exact spot of the temple is where the Savoi village’s border ends and Verem village start. While the temple’s precise origin...
