Dattapuri Dattasamarth Maharaj, a Naga Sadhu from the Juna Akhada at Triveni Sangam, Khotivada Sanguem, recently visited the Khapreshwar Maharaj Devasthan in Porvorim. During his visit, he highlighted the need to preserve the temple and its sacred banyan tree, both of which hold immense spiritual and cultural significance for the local community.

The Khapreshwar Maharaj Devasthan, situated in the Wadakade area of Porvorim, is a well-known temple with historical and religious importance. One of its key features is a revered banyan tree, which has been a part of the temple’s legacy for generations. However, concerns have been raised about the tree’s conservation due to ongoing development in the area.