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@article{193385,
        author = {Laxmi Yogi and P. D. Sabale},
        title = {A Study of Submerged Heritage from the Salaulim Dam of South Goa},
        journal = {International Journal of Innovative Research in Technology},
        year = {2026},
        volume = {12},
        number = {10},
        pages = {177-184},
        issn = {2349-6002},
        url = {https://ijirt.org/article?manuscript=193385},
        abstract = {The village of Curdi in South Goa represents one of India’s most striking examples of submerged cultural heritage. Following the construction of the Salaulim Dam in 1983–84, Curdi and nineteen surrounding villages were permanently submerged, resulting in the displacement of nearly 3,000 people. Among the most significant structures affected was the Shree Someshwar temple, a vernacular Goan Hindu temple of considerable historical and architectural value. The temple re-emerges only during the summer months, offering a narrow seasonal window for observation.
This study presents a comprehensive investigation of the submerged Someshwar temple through field documentation, architectural assessment, oral histories, and material analysis. The field and lab analysis data reveal a hybrid temple layout combining Goan vernacular traditions, Nagara influence, and laterite masonry typical of the Konkan region (Kumar, V, 2019 ). The study also tries to highlight the cultural memory of the displaced Curdi community and the 2015 community-led restoration initiative. The study argues that the community represents a special form of living submerged heritage and highlights the need for systematic documentation and heritage planning for seasonally exposed archaeological landscapes.},
        keywords = {Curdi in South Goa, Shree Someshwar Temple, Submerged Cultural Heritage, Weathering, Need of Restoration.},
        month = {March},
        }