Atreya Vedic farm in Mollem is spread across a 36 acre forested estate, with thickly populated groves, perfumed tropical flora, orchards, a medicinal plantation, a butterfly house and even an astrological plant park.
eco-resort has been designed by a former politician Nirmala Sawant who has also worked tirelessly as a green activist. The medicinal plant farm called ‘Charak Vatika’ boasts of around 150 medicinal plants and spices and a guided tour through the garden will help you learn more about the medicinal values of herbs.The astrological plant park too is one of its kind, with a wide range of trees and plants which represent zodiac signs as well as constellations. .The butterfly house packed with flowers and plants attracts a whole range of butterflies, which you can catch sight of as they flap their wings in glee.The food at the farm too is vegetarian and served in earthy fashion. And of course there is a unique range of traditional and rugged artefacts and handicrafts which can be picked up from the farm’s souvenir store. The farm is open from Monday to Wednesday and from Friday to Sunday from 9 amto 5 pm.97350012000, atreyavedicfarm@gmail.com
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Brahma Temple
The glorious Kadamba dynasty, which ruled Goa hundreds of years ago, was a rich period in terms of cultural and socio-religious history. The state abounds in ancient temples which were founded during the flourishing reign of the Kadamba kings who ruled Goa and parts of present day Karnataka. One such temple is the Brahma temple, now located in Nagargao, Valpoi, completely off the mainstream tourism circuit. The unique aspect of this temple is the form of deity Lord Brahma, which is carved into an exquisite stone sculpture dating back to the 12th century. A view of the stunning sculpture alone makes the 50 kms odd trip to Nagargao from the state capital worth it. Lord Brahma is considered the God of knowledge and the maker of the universe and is usually depicted as an integral part of the divine trinity along with Lord Vishnu and Lord Mahesh. Historians say, that originally the deity was housed in a temple in Karmali village near Panaji but the advent of the Portuguese forced the worshippers to re-locate the deity in the remote Sattari region, in north-east Goa, which had still not been conquered by the Portuguese rulers.
Brahma temple
Nagargao, Valpoi
