Brahma Temple Carambolim

Getting there

• By train

  The railway station at Carambolim, also called Karmali, falls under the Konkan Railway.

• By road

  The temple is 7 km from Valpoi, in the village of Carambolim. The Goa government's NRI portal gives this distance.

Why devotees come here

Brahma Temple stands in Carambolim village in North Goa district, also called Karmali. It is one of the few temples in India dedicated to Brahma, the Creator within the Trimurti. A distinctive black stone idol inside is believed to date back centuries.

Brahma is a Hindu deity, honoured as the Creator within the Trimurti. The Trimurti is the trinity of supreme divinity that also includes Vishnu and Shiva.

Few temples dedicated to him exist in India. The most famous is the Brahma Temple at Pushkar in Rajasthan. One of the rare temples in India dedicated to Brahma stands in Carambolim, in North Goa district. The Goa government's NRI portal lists it under Glorious Temples.

The shrine is dated to the 5th century AD, the same date the NRI portal gives. The village, also called Karmali, is small and remote. It sits in calm village landscapes. The Goa Department of Tourism describes the shrine as one with exceptional religious significance, linked to the state's unique spiritual traditions and ancient worship practices. Pilgrims, historians and devotees visit it. The temple is 7 km from Valpoi, in the same village. Inside, a distinctive black stone idol is believed to date back centuries.

Tips for your visit

• The Goa Department of Tourism has a page on this temple, so check it for updates before you travel.
• The village is also called Karmali, so ask for Karmali if you need directions locally.
• The Goa Department of Tourism lists the shrine as Shri Brahma Temple, so search for that name.

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