Shree Gokarn Partagali Jeevottam Math
श्री संस्थान गोकर्ण पर्तगाळी जीवोत्तम मठ
An important monastery of the Gaud Saraswat Brahmins, with a serene riverside setting and a sacred old banyan tree. A giant bronze statue of Rama completed in 2025 has become a new landmark.
Partagali Math lies on the banks of the Kushavati River, southeast of Canacona. It is one of the most important religious centres of the Gaud Saraswat Brahmin (GSB) community in India. Founded in the 15th century and relocated here around 1475, the monastery houses Rama, Sita and Lakshmana. Beside the river stands a huge banyan tree regarded as sacred. In 2025 the monastery marked its 550th anniversary and unveiled a newly completed bronze statue of Rama, standing about 77 feet (around 23 meters) tall, which has become a new pilgrimage and sightseeing landmark in South Goa. The grounds are peaceful and entry is free. Shoes must be removed and dress should be respectful. Crowds are heavier during festivals. The monastery is about 12 km from Palolem and can be visited on the same day as Cotigao Wildlife Sanctuary.
Opening hours
Approx. 06:00–20:00
Nearby sights
- Shree Mallikarjun Temple
- Cotigao Wildlife Sanctuary
- Galgibaga Beach
- Talpona Beach
- Patnem Beach
- Palolem Beach
- Polem Beach
- Canacona Island