The Deepastambha is a characteristic feature found in the courtyards of Goa’s Hindu temples. The word is formed by conjoining the Sanskrit words Deepa (lamp) and Stambha (pillar), and thus means “Pillar of Lamps.”
This photograph of the Deepastambha at the Mahalsa temple in Mardol was taken at daybreak.
A more modest Deepasthamba adorns the courtyard...
