Mahalaxmi mandir

Located in the temple village of Bandivade, the early existence can be traced back to 1413 on a stone plaque however it is said to be established prior to that. There was another temple in present day Colva. After Goa was conquered by the Portuguese, to avoid religious persecution the idol was moved to the talauli then to bandivade by two devotees. The idol was installed along the existing deity.

Bandivade is 30 kms from Panjim and 20 kms from Margao. Hindu festival of Ram Navami is celebrated with Great pomp and show.