Mangaluru: Want to know more about the temples of Goa? Inquisitive about undertaking a spiritual odyssey of these temples? Your search literally ends with a 362-page coffee table book ‘Temples of Goa-A Spiritual Odyssey,’ a well-researched book that provides details on 50 temples of Goa, brought out by Kodial-based Konkani Bhas Ani Sanskriti Prathistan, World Konkani Centre.

The book is a part of ‘Vision TVM-Empowering the Konkani-speaking community’.

The book with a foreword by T V Mohandas Pai, chairman, Aarin Capital Partners, Bengaluru, contains details of 50 temples under the headings of history, legend, architecture, deities, Kulavis, festivals and many other cultural practices.

The introductory chapters on Goan history, economy, religion and culture, are presented in an easy-to-read style, with visuals that complement the matter effectively, says Bharathi Shevgoor, chief editor of the work.

The information about temples is backed by diligent research, adds Bharathi. Pundalik Pai, aka Annu Mangaluru, an ace photographer from the city, has captured these temples in his inimitable style, and they lend an aesthetic appeal to the tastefully-designed book.

The spiritual ambience of these places of worship has been portrayed with finesse, that is admirable.

Pandurang Phaldesai, a cultural historian of Goa, who has edited the text, has penned the introduction to the book. Goa chief minister Manohar Parrikar released the book while referring to the need to chronicle details of cultural facets of a region.