Divar Witnesses Historic Beginning of Shri Saptakoteshwar Temple Restoration
"Dev, Dharma and Desh is the guiding principle of our work," says Chief Minister Dr Pramod Sawant Mumbai/Panaji, 4 September 2026: A centuries-old chapter of Goa's heritage began anew today as the restoration of the original site of Shri Saptakoteshwar Temple was formally launched at Divar under the Koti Teerth Corridor Development Project. Chief Minister Dr Pramod Sawant and Union Minister Shripad Naik inaugurated the restoration through the traditional rituals of Udak Shanti and Ganga Pujan. The project revives a sacred site that remained without a temple for nearly four and a half centuries. Beyond the restoration of the temple, the Koti Teerth Corridor aims to conserve the heritage precinct stretching from Mahadev Tali to Koti Teerth and Hatkeshwar Ghat, celebrating Divar's rich religious, cultural and historical legacy. Addressing the gathering, Chief Minister Dr Pramod Sawant said Goa's history must be preserved and passed on to future generations. He recal...