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Rachol: Village of Scenic beauty

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Name: Leanne Braganca Roll no: C19-4228 One of the famous Village of Goa is Rachol which is known by almost everyone. It is mesmerizing and culture-oriented Village Situated in Salcete Taluka in South Goa. The beautiful village is not far from south Goa’s Commercial and cultural capital, Margao City. It also lies to the close proximity to villages like Lotulim, Ambora, Raia and Maina. A lot of Old Goan Families live here in their magnificent homes. OUR LADY OF SNOWS CHURCH Our Lady of Snows Church is believed to be the first church build in Salcete taluka in 1565 after the entire village was Christianized and therefore it is the oldest church. This church is famous for its ‘konsachem fest’. This church is also famous for the 1 st Friday mass which takes place every month. Then there is this ferry next to Our Lady of Snows Church that connects Rachol to the village of Shiroda. It is said that the trade of merchandise used to take place through this river. R...
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Quepem- The lesser known part of Goa

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 Racheal Fernandes  C194240 The unexplored Regions of Quepem  '' Better to see something one's than to hear about  it a thousand times ''.  Quepem is one of the lesser known villages in Goa. It lies 15km east of Margao and is known for its few tourist attractions like it's Temple's, Churches, Restaurant's, Beaches, Festivals and Historic Landmarks.   Sometimes I think that I am very lucky to be a part of this small place. There are many beautiful things here which some people dont know. Quepem is like the very few ancient places where everything is so very fascinating and everything here seems so magical like the ''PALÃCIO DO DEÃO''. This 213 years old mansion was built by a Portuguese noble man who was the Dean of the church,and founder of Quepem town.the house faces the church he built and is on the bank's of the widely beautiful kushawati River. It is built in an unusual style blending elements of Hindu and...
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Majorda: A village of pride

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Nayshel Themudo C194236 My village is one of the most beautiful village located in South Goa. It is a place where Jesuits discovered the best toddy (sap from the coconut palm) of Goa who used to leaven the bread. Even today the people of Majorda are known to be the best bakers of Goa. They were the first ones to know the art of baking bread. My village is famous for its beach. There are many beach resorts in Majorda. Few of them are Majorda beach resort, Shangrila beach resort, Treehouse blue, The diwali club. There is also a church in Majorda known as Mother of God and opposite the church there is a railway track. There is a railway station in Majorda. Majorda Church: The Mother of God Church is also known as the ' Mae de Deus Church'. The church was built in 1588. My granny told me that on 5th of May, 1588 the foundation stone of the church was laid wherein an image of Our Lady was placed in a wooden box in an opening. She also told me that the church was s...
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Betul: A Place of Peace Joy and Happiness

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 Clanida Mascarenhas  C194207 The village of Betul is the most beautiful place in Goa . Here people live together and the evenings are really splendid. Where all the youngsters and women come together for a small chat. Fishing is also the primary occupation of the people. They also have deep sea trawlers and fishing boats to bring in their catch. There are also boats on hire and regular ferries that take you across from Mobor.  Many people are unaware of this place as it is in the interior , a village like place consisting too many houses. Its famous beach for south Goa known for cheap and fresh seafood supply. It is also famous for Betul  Lighthouse and Betul  Holy cross chapel. BETUL LIGHTHOUSE As we all know that it offers a panoramic view of beach , Quepem  and other surrounding villages. From down it looks so small, as you climb higher and higher it looks so beautiful and very big. One needs to hike from the Holy Cross Chapel in ord...
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Benaulim: Heaven for tourists

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Name: Melinda D'Mello  Roll no.:C194231   My village is one of the most beautiful village in Goa. What’s fascinating and different about Benaulim you might ask. Well, it’s one of the place where festivals are celebrated to its fullest. The local names for Benaulim are ‘bannali’, ‘banahalli’ or ‘banavalli’. The thing I like the most about Benaulim is fresh and revitalizing air. It gives a feeling of refreshment even if I have slept for 4-5 hours. The church of St. John the Baptist which is situated at Monte Benaulim and is attractive. The view of this site is also excellent and is one o the most famous churches in the entire state of Goa.  People of Benaullim are also proud of St. Joseph Vaz, who was born here in this village of Benaulim and was baptized in the church of St. John the Baptist. Celebration of Sao Joao As I said before our village celebrates a lot of traditional festivals. One festival I always look forward to is Sao Joao: a catholic festival cele...
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