CHURCHES IN GOA

Chapel Of St. Catherine, Old Goa This chapel dedicated to St. Catherine stands as a living monument to the conquest of Goa by Alburquerque. You will see a statue of Our Lady as you enter the chapel. You will also find yourself marveling at a beautiful altar dedicated to St. Catherine upon which stands another statue of Our Lady Of Peity.

Mary Immaculate Conception Church, Panjim Ever placed a candle in the dark? Noticed how the colors of the night and the candle become one and emit a beautiful kaleidoscope of white, yellow and orange? If your answer is yes, then this is one Church you need to visit at night. Well, come over and take a look and we guarantee that you will be instantly floored by this Church. As soon as evening sets in, this huge monument is transformed into a glowing specter.


TEMPLES IN GOA

Shri Naguesh Temple, Bandora This temple, dedicated to Lord Shiva, is one of the most ancient temples in Goa.It was established in 1413, years before Alfonso de Albuquerque arrived in Goa. The assembly hall of the temple has pillars with intricate woodcarvings. These carvings, that have been colourfully painted, narrate stories from the Hindu epics, Ramayana and Mahabharata. On either side of the sanctum are ancillary shrines of Lakshmi- Narayan and Lord Gasnesh. This temple, dedicated to Lord Shiva, is one of the most ancient temples in Goa.It was established in 1413, years before Alfonso de Albuquerque arrived in Goa. The assembly hall of the temple has pillars with intricate woodcarvings. These carvings, that have been colourfully painted, narrate stories from the Hindu epics, Ramayana and Mahabharata.

Shri Manguesh Temple, Priol This temple is 22 kms. from Panaji (26 kms. from Margao) at Priol in Ponda Taluka. The temple is dedicated to Lord Manguesh, a form of Shiva, which is recognised only in Goa. Mythology says that Lord Shiva came to Goa after having lost everything in a game of dice against his wife, Parvati. When Parvati came looking for him, he disguised himself as a tiger and frightened her. In a state of shock, Parvati uttered the words, "Trahi Mam Grisha", which when translated means, "O Lord of the Mountains, save me".


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