Keri: in Manseri, Dodamarg Taluka, is located on the Goa-Maharashtra border, there is a statue of Stone Umasahita Shiva, lying in negligence.
Only a few are aware of the rich history behind this statue which stands now as a silent reminder of Connect Goa which has been distributed with the rest of the Conkan region.
Manseri together with Pernem, Sattari and Bicholim are under the Shivaji and Ruler of Sawantwadi.
After the conquest of Fort Alorta in 1746 by Portuguese, Pernem, Sattari and Bicholim were included in Goa, while the manseri was maintained by the ruler of Sawantwadi and then under the United Kingdom.
Although this, even today MANRI has maintained socio-cultural relations with Pernem and Bicholim.
At present, Dodaamarg has obtained a taluka status.
But in the past of the manseri, located on the left edge of the Colval River, is a busy center connected to the connecting route then declare Bijatur and Kolhapur.
Chalukyas of Badami ruled in the gave region of 578 to 700 m with revatidvipa (modern-day red-day) as the capital.
Stone statue of Umasahita Shiva today lying in the most neglected condition.
Sanket rises, a teacher from Copy Bicholim, said, “Umasahita statue lying in an open place in Badamewadi in the manseri where the remains of the Pathankot fortress are located only 250 MTs.
Hamlets from Khalcha Bazar and Varcha Bazar showed the potential of the trade and trade in the village.
This statue Throwing light on the rich history and inheritance of the cave region.
“According to archaeologists and historians, VR Mitragotri, worshiped the statue of Umasahita previously in Goa from the beginning of 700AD to 1300AD.
Six statues of Umasahita Shiva have been documented from Goa.
Manseri stone statues have Shiva and Parvati both in stand and tribhanga.
When the statue lay open, he has been far worn out because of the impact of sunlight and rain.
Shiva’s right hand was broken while the left hand was shown to embrace Parvati.
Shiva and Parvati have been indicated by ear rings, bracelets, sticks and ankles.
Shiva has a crown on the head.
Sanjay Natekar, heritage lover from Dodaamarg said, “There is an urgent need to protect this historic statue showing off the history of the pre-Portuguese Goa.”