December 20, 2025 
Important Days and Dates
The main festival/feast is held on the third day after Datta Jayanti during the month of Margashirsha (Vadhya Trithiya). Celebrations last for two to three days.
How to Reach
Delhi to Temple:
- By Air: Flights available from Delhi to Gorakhpur Airport (approx. 50 km from Kushinagar). Taxis are available from the airport.
- By Train: Trains available from Delhi to Gorakhpur Junction; onward road travel to Kushinagar.
- By Road: Approx. 730 km. Can be reached by NH routes via Lucknow and Gorakhpur.
Ahmedabad to Temple:
- Flight or train from Ahmedabad to Goa.
- From Goa city/panaji/airport, travel to Valpoi, then to Nagargao/Nagargaon.
- Private taxi recommended due to limited transport in the final stretch.
History of the Temple
– The Brahma Karmali Temple is located in Nagargao, near Valpoi in Sattari taluka, Goa.
– Dedicated to Lord Brahma; temples devoted solely to Brahma are rare in India.
– The black-stone idol dates to the 12th century from the Kadamba dynasty.
– Originally housed in Carambolim (Karmali), it was moved in 1541 during Portuguese rule to protect it from destruction.
– The idol is six feet tall, carved from single black basalt stone with four heads and four arms.
– Temple architecture includes a plinth, side entrances, and a four-sided dome.
1.Main Poojas Performed
Primary Deity: Lord Brahma
- Daily Nitya Pooja
Daily worship by temple priest including offerings of flowers, incense, and naivedya. - Archana and Special Offerings
Personal prayers and offerings by devotees - Annual Brahmotsav
Major annual festival with special rituals.
2.Important Days and Times for Pooja
- Annual Brahmotsav – Margashirsha month (Nov–Dec)
- General auspicious days: Ekadashi, Purnima, Amavasya
- Temple Timings: Approximately 7:00 AM – 9:00 PM
3.Attire Guidelines (Buddhist Sites)
- Men: Dhoti, kurta-pyjama, or modest formal wear.
- Women: Saree, salwar kameez, or modest long dresses.
- Footwear must be removed before entering the temple.
Description
Important Days and Dates
The main festival/feast is held on the third day after Datta Jayanti during the month of Margashirsha (Vadhya Trithiya). Celebrations last for two to three days.
How to Reach
Delhi to Temple:
- By Air: Flights available from Delhi to Gorakhpur Airport (approx. 50 km from Kushinagar). Taxis are available from the airport.
- By Train: Trains available from Delhi to Gorakhpur Junction; onward road travel to Kushinagar.
- By Road: Approx. 730 km. Can be reached by NH routes via Lucknow and Gorakhpur.
Ahmedabad to Temple:
- Flight or train from Ahmedabad to Goa.
- From Goa city/panaji/airport, travel to Valpoi, then to Nagargao/Nagargaon.
- Private taxi recommended due to limited transport in the final stretch.
History of the Temple
– The Brahma Karmali Temple is located in Nagargao, near Valpoi in Sattari taluka, Goa.
– Dedicated to Lord Brahma; temples devoted solely to Brahma are rare in India.
– The black-stone idol dates to the 12th century from the Kadamba dynasty.
– Originally housed in Carambolim (Karmali), it was moved in 1541 during Portuguese rule to protect it from destruction.
– The idol is six feet tall, carved from single black basalt stone with four heads and four arms.
– Temple architecture includes a plinth, side entrances, and a four-sided dome.
1.Main Poojas Performed
Primary Deity: Lord Brahma
- Daily Nitya Pooja
Daily worship by temple priest including offerings of flowers, incense, and naivedya. - Archana and Special Offerings
Personal prayers and offerings by devotees - Annual Brahmotsav
Major annual festival with special rituals.
2.Important Days and Times for Pooja
- Annual Brahmotsav – Margashirsha month (Nov–Dec)
- General auspicious days: Ekadashi, Purnima, Amavasya
- Temple Timings: Approximately 7:00 AM – 9:00 PM
3.Attire Guidelines (Buddhist Sites)
- Men: Dhoti, kurta-pyjama, or modest formal wear.
- Women: Saree, salwar kameez, or modest long dresses.
- Footwear must be removed before entering the temple.
