Located in Madkai village, the Temple is dedicated to the Goddess Navadurga. The presiding deity worshipped at the Navdurga temple is a fierce form of goddess Durga known as the Mahishasuramardini. The idol was moved from Vashi village to its current location. The current temple is over 500 years old.
Madkai is 26 kms from Panjim and 31 kms from Margao. The annual jatra is celebrated around the month of November.
