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Churches in Goa
Of all the churches in Goa, the most ostentious and notable for its excellent architeture is that of St Anne.
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It was reconstructed by Mons Francisco do Rego with his own funds and with the constributions of some villagers.
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of Worship Of all the churches in Goa, the most flamboyant and noteworthy for its admirable architecture is that of St Anne.
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It was reconstructed by Mons Francisco do
Rego with his own funds and with the offerings of some villagers.Unfortunately he could not complete the task thus the responsibility transpired on Fr Antonio Francisco da Cunha for its completion which he did 1965. The main altar is sanctified to St Anne.
The festivity of St Anne which falls on July 26 is celebrated throughout Goa, but more with self-possession in the tiny village of Talaulim (near Goa Velha) where it is known as ‘Touceachem Fest' (Cucumber Feast).
It is a recorded fact that though the Portuguese introduced their Christian festivals to Goa, Goans with their characteristic inventiveness customized these festivals to suit their seasons without altering the dates.
It is notable to mention that the The Church of St. Anne at Talaulim follows the Indian architecture combined with Western predilections to adopt the 5x5 scheme appropriate the Indian way to a grand temple but modifies the proportions of the pilasters according to the native flavor, discarding the European fixedness, while molding the shafts in consonance to the rural needs.
The ‘Touchachem Fest’ is a well attended festival by people of all walks of life and communities who beseech the venerable saint with various offerings to comply with their most ardent wishes.
The most common ones bing: ‘Senhora, Tomai Colher, dai me mulher’ - pertinent to the bachelors who pledge with a wooden spoon to appeal for a wife; the females intone - ‘Senhora, tomai urido (Dhal type - phaseolus max) dai me marido’; the newly weds supplicate - ‘Senhora, tomai pepino (cucumber) dai me menino’. Devotees say that the boons in most of the cases are granted.
Goa is famous for its historic churches, forts, traditional homes, colorful festivals, lush green countryside, rich flora and fauna, fabulous cuisine, and exotic beaches.
The magical land of Goa is decked with popular tourist destinations like Dr. Salim Ali Bird Sanctuary, Tambdi Surla and Tiracol Fort, the Calangute Beach, the Baga Beach, etc. The Churches in Goa, as well, are a big crowd puller among the tourists from world over.
If you want a bit of history and culture then there is no better place to visit than the churches of Goa. The magnificent churches in Goa are mainly a legacy of Portuguese colonization, and in fact one of Vasco da Gama's main motives for finding the sea route to India was to seek Christians and spices.
With a considerable population of Goans being Christians, the Church is an important factor in Goa's social, cultural and religious life.
Some of the major churches in Goa are the Basilica of Bom Jesu, Se Cathedral, Church of St. Francis of Assisi, Church of St. Paul and the Church of St. Anne at Talaulim, Ilhas.
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