Goa, often celebrated for its sun-kissed beaches and lively nightlife, reveals a completely different, deeply spiritual side during Holy Week. As Good Friday approaches, the vibrant energy of the ...
Every year on January 6, this 'haunted' chapel hosts the famous Feast of the Three Kings, one of Goa's oldest and most ...
We all know about the Panjim church and the Basilica Bom Jesus. But you must drive down the untravelled lanes in Goa to see some charming yet stunning structures of history. Some are found on the road ...
New Delhi: Goa often creates image of serene beaches when we think of it. However, its magnificent churches are worth visiting that reflect its rich Portuguese legacy through impressive Baroque, ...
A few years ago, the typical tourist itinerary would be dominated by visits to beaches, with fleeting visits to the Old Goa churches or the Mangueshi and Ramnathi temples figuring in a few of them.
For many middle-class Indian children, the Goa dream originated in the theatre while grooving to the tunes of Dil Chahta Hai. The movie’s director Farhan Akhtar successfully triggered the yearning for ...
The directive to hold special prayers came from the archbishop of Goa and Daman, Felipe Neri Cardinal Ferrao. "This has been interpreted as a message to vote for Congress," said one observer. CM ...
Built in the 17th century, the churches are a UNESCO World Heritage site. Archbishop Ferrao speaks out on the feast of Saint Francis Xavier, who is buried in one of the churches. Acts “detrimental to ...