Like most Hindu temples in India, the Temples of Goa are based around a deity, which is worshipped. The architecture of Goan temples is a little dissimilar mostly because of historical reasons. The primary design of any Hindu temple is organized around the central shrine that houses the main deity. A tower or "Shikara" arises from the main shrine and is traditionally shaped like a pyramid. There are usually two or more smaller shrines housing other deities also.
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