Church of Mae de Deus
At a distance of 10 km from Panjim Kadamba Bus Stand, 37 km from Vasco Da Gama Railway Station and 8 km from Mapusa, Mae De Deus which literally means Mother of God is located in Saligao, North Goa.
This beautiful Mae De Deus church is situated 4.5 km from Calangute Beach. It was built in 1873. The shrine of the Nossa Senhora Mae De Deus was brought over from the ruins of the convent of Mae De Deus at Old Goa. It is a modern church. The foundation stone was laid on in 1867 and completed in 1873.
The church stands as a fine example of the Gothic style of architecture. The doom shape gives a magnificent look to the church. The statue of Nossa Senhora is worshipped by the devotees in the courtyard of the church. There are two lofty bells inside the tower that add to the serenity of the church. The church also makes for a photographers dream canvas.
This is one of most beautiful churches in Goa, well lit and a superb sight especially at night. It is the Parish Church for the village of Saligao. The Goa TourismDepartment has made arrangements to illuminate the church at night.
The feast is celebrated on the first Sunday of May every year. Every day the novena is organized by a different ward of Saligao. The festivities end with a grand procession in veneration of Our Lady invoking her blessings on the village of Saligao. A 'Fair' is organized that offer the visitors with sweets, toys and refreshments all through the day. Each day at the end of the novena small group of children dress like angels who dance before Our Lady and venerate her with flowers.
Every year on the feast of Mae de Deus the Saligao Sporting Club have their traditional dance Foxes' Nite' which draws people from all over Goa and foreigners on holiday too.
Monuments in Goa
Monuments In Goa If your planning to come on a holiday to Goa, dont ever miss a chance to explore the monumental wonders that flavour this palm-fringed place! Tourists from all over the world cluster here to muddle up with the golden sand and beaches of Goa. Surprisingly very few people are aware of the fact that besides, being a beach state, this place is actually a treasure trove of architectural marvels. You will be amazed to see an impressive array of medieval European architecture - an exclusive interweaving of Portuguese-Gothic style with a Tuscan exterior and Corinthian interior - exhibited inside the walls of these spectacular monuments. The sheer scale and proportion of the country mansions together with the magnificence of its interiors makes them the grandest of all country mansions.
A monument is a statue, building, or other edifice created to commemorate a person, event or as an artistic object. They are frequently used to improve the appearance of a city or location. The Ancient Monuments and Archaeological Sites and Remains Act, 1958 defines an Ancient Monument
Ancient Monument means any structure, erection or monument, or any tumulus or place of interment, or any cave, rock-sculpture, inscription or monolith which is of historical, archaeological or artistic interest and which has been in existence for not less than 100 years and includes:- remains of an ancient monument, Site of an ancient monument. Such portion of land adjoining the site of an ancient monument as may be required for fencing or covering in or otherwise preserving such monument,The means of access to, and convenient inspection of, an ancient monument.
Some of the beautiful monuments of goa are:- Viceroys Arch Goa, Statue of Abbe Faria Goa, Azad Maidan Goa, Goa Medical College Goa etc.
The calm churches, rugged forts, exquisite temples and grandiose country mansions of Goa attract countless tourists from all over the world. So, feel the pleasure of visiting these numerous structures that highlights this beautiful beach land of India.
