Saptakoteshwar Mandir at Narve in Goa is a very ancient temple and reference of it is found in the Skanda Purana. The temple dedicated is Lord Shiva. The temple was originally located in Divar. History Of Saptakoteshwar Temple Sapta Rishis offered prayers to Lord Shiva in the region for several years. Pleased with their devotion Lord Shiva blessed them with his presence. Sapta Rishis asked Shiva to appear in the Dipavati Island (today known as Diwadi or Divar). Shiva appeared here in the form of a swayambhu Shivling. Kadambas, the rulers of the region, made Saptakoteshwar their family deity during the 10 th century. A grand temple was built on the island by Shiv Chitta Permadideva (1147 – 1172 AD). The temple was looted and destroyed by Muslim invaders and later by Portuguese. One can still find a Koteswar Tali on the island. The Shivling worshipped in the temple was desecrated and it was later saved by Narayan Shenvi Suryarao. He took the Shivling to Latambar