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Publication: The Navhind Times
Date: September 4, 2026

Relics and remains dating between the 14th and 16th centuries have been discovered during restoration work at the sacred site of Shree Saptakoteshwar Temple at Naive, indicating the existence of an ancient temple complex and sacred condo; Chief Minister Pramod Sawant said. The relics were found along the old pathway between Koti 11th and Madhavachi Talli.

Saptakoteshwar Temple, dedicated to Lord Shiva, is considered one of the six peat sites of Shin temples in the Konkan-Goa area.

Among the finds are a Kirtimukh motif traditionally carved above temple door-ways, a carved capital of a temple pillar, and pans of Des, Khostam used for placing idols, Sawant said in a social media post.

"The variety of stone typologies and temple motifs points towards success he reconstruction of the temple during the Vijayanagar period, following the destruction of the earlier Kadamba period temple he said. "These successive era temple relics are an important archaeological discovery that strengthens the historical chronology and sacred legacy of this ancient site."