Shri Navdurga Saunsthan Temple is situated at Madkai in Ponda. Dedicated to goddess Navdurga, the temple is believed to be more than 500yrs old and was renovated in the year 1603. The presiding deity worshipped at the temple is Mahishasuramardini who is the ferocious form of goddess Durga. The beautiful idol of the deity is carved out of a stone and is about 4 ft in height. Other gods and goddesses worshipped here are Lord Ganesh, Narayana, Betala, Ravalnatha, and Grampurush. Thousands of devotees throng the Navdurga Saunsthan Temple during the month of November from Vidya Chaturthi to Dashami for the annual Zatra, which is celebrated with great pomp and gaiety.