Mahalaxmi Temple Bandora, Ponda

This is the Mahalaxmi Temple at Bandora, Ponda.
Most temples in Goa have a similar architecture and this one is no different.
Shantadurga Temple at Kavlem, Ramnath Temple at Ramnathi and Mahalaxmi Temple at Bandora are all within close range.
Mahalaxmi Temple can be approached either from Panjim or Margao. If you intend to cover all the three temples in one go, it is advisable to visit Mahalaxmi Temple first. Shantadurga Temple and Ramnath Temple are more or less in the same range. If you have visited Shantadurga Temple you can go to Ramnath Temple and then go to Mahalaxmi Temple via a shorter route.
There is not much parking space at Mahalaxmi Temple Bandora.

This picture is of the rear end of the Temple.

Carambola Fruit of Goa

The Star Fruit (Averrhoa Carambola) is a common fruit in the Goan house hold. In the local language Konkani it is called as Carmal or Carmalam (plural). The pictures shows unripe Carambola. There are longitudinal ridges running down the sides of the fruit. The cross section of the fruit resembles a star and hence the name. The fruit grows any where from 4 to 6 inches in length. It is closely related to the Bilimbi fruit and is crunchy and juicy. A ripe fruit gets a yellow to orange tinge.