- Heritage Temples

- Heritage Churches

- Mosques

- Caves & Caverns

- Heritage Villages

- Forts

- Heritage Houses

- Museums

- Waterfalls

- Kaavi Art Temples

- Arts/Crafts

- Wildlife Sanctuary

- Bird Sanctuary

- Taluka Headquaters - Other Towns

- NH 17 - Main Roads - railroad & stations - Capital City

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Saligao

Reis Magos Fort

PANAJI

Mandovi River

T I S W A D I

P O N D A

Vainguinim Beach

Siridao Beach

Sao Jacinto Island

Velsao Beach

Majorda Beach

Betul Beach

Canaguinim Beach

S A L C E T E

Cavelossim Beach

Q U E P E M

AravalemCaves &Waterfalls

Pilar Seminary

Carambolim

Bambolim

Agassaim

Santana Church

Divar Island

ChoraoIsland

Naroa

Porvorim

Old Goa

Karmali R.S

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Santuary Fr.Jose Vaz

LoutolimVerna

Bogmalo Beach

ChicalimCortalim

MajordaR.S

Betalbatim

Colva

Benaulim

Chinchinim

Carmona

Assolna

Velim

Cuncolim

Chandor

Guirdolim

Curtorim

Nuvem

Rachol Seminary

Shri Chandreshwar Bhutnath Temple

Kundaim

Shri Mahalsa Temple

Sancordem

Kavale Shri ShantadurgaTemple

Betora

Kesarvale

Shri Nagesh Temple

Curti

Borim

Valpoi

NanusVagurieum

Darbandora

TatodiDabal

ShirodaShri Kamakshi Temple

Shri SaptaKoteshwar Temple

Buddist CavesShri Damodar TempleZambaulim

Rivona

Sanguem

Quepem

Mulem

Bailaponto

Bali R.S

Chandor R.S

Bali

Cacora

Colomba

Calem R.S

Sanvordem R.S

Sanvordem Margao R.S

Seraulim R.S

Verna R.S

Cansaulim R.S

Dabolim R.S

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Pernem

Malpem

Parcem

Mandrem

Agarvado

Morjim

Morjim Beach

Chapora Fort

Vagator Beach

Anjuna Beach

Baga Beach

Chopdem

Alorna

Ibrampur

Chandel

Naibaga

Shri ShantadurgaTemple

Siolim

Colvale

Assagao

Arpora

Nagoa

Mapusa AldonaCorjuem

Assonora

CalanguteS A T A R I

Calangute Beach

Candolim Beach

Sinquerim Beach

Aguada Fort

Candolim

Miramar Beach

Dona Paula Beach

Mormugao

Vasco da Gama

C A N A C O N A

Cabo de Rama Fort

Agonda Beach

Palolem Beach

Talpona Beach

Galgibaga

Anjediva Island

Moira Corjuem Fort

SirigaoMulgao

Shri Lairai Temple

Sanquelim Shri Datta Mandir

Kansarpal

Thivim R.S

Dodamarg

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Our Lady of Miracles Church

Poinguinim

Cotigao Sanctuary Partagal Math

UndrauadiGaodongremShri MallikarjunTemple

Chaudi

Palolem

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Caranzol

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Molem Bhagwan Mahaveer SanctuarySuctaliConsauli

Anjunem

Vagueri Hill

Arambol

Davanvado

Paliem Corgao

Macasana

Torxem

Patradevi Martyr’s Memorial

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Dudhsagar Water Falls

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Mulvir Temple

Advalpale

Maruti Temple

Brahamanimaya Temple

ParshuramTemple

Betaal Temple

DurgRuins of Shri Ravalnath Temple, Shri Gadir Temple

Pilar

Goa MedicalCollege

Shri Mahadev Temple

Shri KapileshwarTemple

Brahmani Temple

Britona

Issorcim

Betul

FatorpaShri ShantadurgaTemple

Soccoro

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Sancoale

Pomburpa

Bird Sanctuary

M O R M U G A O

Shri Navdurga Temple

Zuari River

Querim

Shri Mangesh Temple

Ponda

Velinga

BandoraSafa Masjid

Farmagudi

Mardol

Boma

Banastari

Vijayadurga Temple

Gangem

Usgao

Bondla W.L.S

Shri Purvachari & Shri Purvasantani

Khandepar

Bamboi

SaptakoteshwarTemple

Paandavchi BaainTemple

Raia

Margao

Site Ruins Shri Kamakshi Temple

Ponne Mardol

Nanoda

Budbudanche Tollem

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Mandrem Beach

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Mobor

St. Francis Xavier Church

Cabo Raj Nivas

Durbhat

St.Clara’s Church

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Naiquinim Shri, Paik Pann Sacred Grove

Vichundrem Shri NarayandevDevasthan Temple

CajurRock Art

XelpemCurdi Mahadev Temple

Sangameshwar

Shri Sangameshwar Island Shrine,

Sanguem Caves

Surla Tar Adilshahi Masjid

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The island of Divar is famed for its Bonderam. This festival is held on the river island on the 4th Saturday of the month of August. Bonderam means the festival of flags. Its high point is a mock battle to commemorate the property wars that took place here over a century ago. Its landmark is i ts Indo Portuguese Architecture.

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Safa Masjid, Ponda

This mosque was built by Ibrahim Adil Shah of Bijapur. Adjacent to the m o s q u e i s a w e l l constructed masonary tank w i t h s m a l l d r e s s i n g chambers with Mihrab designs.

This temple is dated to the 12th century and has been built in the Hoysala or Kadamba temple style of architecture. There are some erotic sculptures on the walls of the temple and some Graeco Persian mythical figures, animals, birds, etc.

Shri Brahmani Temple, Toldem,Sanguem

This temple standing in the midst of a dense forest, may date back to the 12th or 13th century A.D. It was built of black basalt stone masonry with no mortar used for bonding and has monolithic pillars. Facing the east the temple is raised on a plainly moulded plinth.

Tambdi Surla

Shri Mahadev Temple

Bhagwan Mahaveer Sanctuary, MolemBesides being a good birding site, the Sanctuary also has a cluster of pre-Aryan homes.

Underground Chambers at Chicalim

T h r e e u n d e r g r o u n d chambers were found at Chicalim with megalithic potsherds.

Caves and Caverns at Issorcem - Hollant Vasco

One of Goa's most recent amazing discoveries these caves are obviously man-made but vertical to the ground. Cave dwellers p r o b a b l y s u s p e n d e d themselves into their rock homes with vines and then covered the entrance hole with circular stone discs at night.

Visit Our Lady of Belem church for period furniture and statuary, the twin mansions of Braganza-Pereira families and the heritage home of Sara Fernandes for a look and feel of Goa's colonial past. You can see Goa’s oldest fort wall, ruins of the 11th century Shiva Temple dating to the Kadamba Periods. For visits call:-M e n e z e s - B r a g a n z a (+918322784201)S a r a F e r n a n d e s (+918322784245)

Chandor Heritage Village

Margao(Madgaon)

Once named Mathagram either after the mutt or temple complex located where the main church stands today or after the Madvals or washermen who dominated the village, Margao has a model church church and admire some fascinating Goan houses.

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The story of Old Goa begins at a rather modest s h r i n e o f S h r i Gomanteshwar up in the hills at a distance from the river. The city moved to the bank of the river Mandovi(then called the rGomti) at the fag end of Kadamba rule. Royal l i fe then revolved around the Shri Saptakoteshwar Temple (where the Church of Our Lady of Divine Providence stands today) until the Deccan Sultans made it their capital and called it E la. The Portuguese wrested it from the Adil Shah and began building the “Rome of the East” with c h u r c h e s , c h a p e l s , markets, houses and a bustling trading post. The city fell to disease and economic ru in as a consequence of religious persecution and the capital moved to Nova Goa or Pangim (Panaji) in the middle of the 19th century.

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One of the five models after which all the churches and chapels followed suit, this one perhaps is the most fascinating church of all.

Santana Church,Talaulim

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This cave may have been a pre-historic shrine in active worship worship once. A state protected monument today, its survival hangsin a balance on the edge of a highway.

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This cave may have been a pre-historic shrine in active worship once. A state protected monument today, its survival hangs in a balance on the edge of a highway.

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Originally located on the island of Diwar in the hamlet o f N a r v a s i n c e i t s c o n s t r u c t i o n b y t h e Kadamba, Queen Kamladevi in 1155 A.D it was destroyed by the Portuguese in 1541 when the deity was shifted across the river to New Narva Bicholim. It was renovated by Shivaji in 1668.

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This small shrine is located on a stone slab in the middle of the meeting of three river, the Kushavati, Sanguema n d G u l e l i . T h e confluence of three rivers has always been sacred in India.

Sangameshwar Island Shrine,Sanguem

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Legend has it that Lord Parshuram, the sixth

incarnation of Lord Vishnu, shot an arrow into the Arabian Sea to create Parshuram Kshetra of which Goa was one part. Known in the past as Gomanta, Govapuri, Govarashtra and Gopakapattana, this tiny state has a rich social and economic history that is reflected in its festive traditions, its arts, crafts, cuisine and architecture.

Legend apart, Goa's earliest inhabitants were the Kunbis, Kharvis, and rdother Proto-Australoid Mundari races. Goa's history dates back to the 3

century when the Mauryas ruled it. The Satavahanas, the Bhojas, the Konkan-Mauryas, the Rashtrakutas, the Badami Chalukyas, the Shilaharas and the Kadambas followed this rule.Goa’s cuisine is a blend of Islamic, Hindu and Catholic history.

thIn the 14 century, Goa fell into the hands of the Muslims of the Deccan. The Bahamanis and the Vijayanagar Kings of the Deccan were rivals over Goa. Finally, the Adil Shahs took over from the Bahamanis. The Portuguese

tharrived in Goa in the year 1510 and stayed here until its liberation on 19 December 1961. Unlike what most people think, all of Goa was not under Portuguese rule over the entire period of 450 years. The mahals (hills) of

thTiswadi, Bardez, Salcete and Mormugao were under them since the 16 century and the mahals of Ponda, Sanguem, Quepem, Canacona, Bicholim,

thSattari and Pernem towards the end of the 18 century. Four and a half centuries under Portuguese domination has left a large part of its inherent cultural artefacts in complete disarray. Ruins of temples and ancient sacred tanks lie scattered all over the state. Kaavi, its most singular contribution to the ethno-cultural wealth of the world lies unprotected, unnoticed and anonymous.

And yet, these 450 years of colonialism has produced its own unique blend of cultural output that is uniquely Goan and yet carries forward influences from the Western world. Emigration to parts of British-India (Bombay, Karwar, Hubli, Belgaum) brought back into Goa social and cultural

thpatterns from other parts of India in the early 20 century. In addition to the traditional crafts, Goa has a whole new generation of fine artists and craftsmen and women who are making forays into the contemporary art scene. There are some exquisite lifestyle stores and art galleries located in the villages on the beach that exhibit this talent. Together with Goa's unique crafts, these works of art let us know that this holiday destination is a state of substance, depth and a social fabric that serves as a model for others. In other words, a Goa of mettle, of substance, of cultural sustenance.

The Heritage Sites Map of Goa is a first attempt. If you see something in Goa that you think should find a place on this map, do write in and let us know. Our contacts are:Goa Heritage Action Group29-30 Green ValleyPorvorim 403521Tel: +918323252097e-mail: ghaggoa@gmail.comVisit us at: www.goaheritage.in

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A lacquerware cradle

These Azulejos in Menezes Braganza Hall are an illustration of how crafts travelled

across the sea.

One other craft that is dated to Goa's pre-colonial past is the art of sgraffito or kaavi. Kaavi is the art of rendering a design on the wall using a highly specialized technique. The wall surface is plastered in red oxide and then a design scratched out with the help of a charcoal stick or a thin brush made from the hair of a wild boar.

The excess is then dug out and the hollow portions filled in with a paste made with lime. The whole rendering is then polished over with fine muslin or a wooden spatula.

The Technique can also be reversed at times. This art originates in the temples of Goa from where it has travelled to homes where it is rendered in sanctified spots of the house. It is to the Goan cratsman's credit that when new churches and chapels were built in the 16th century, this craft was kept alive and modified into designs that suited these buildings. It was, in a way, the Goan craftsman's way of honouring a new

religion in his land with the same respect that he would accord his own. Kaavi examples are seen in temples, churches and in sacred spaces in private homes. This map shows all the kaavi art temples that are known today. Many more such gems await discovery and conservation.

Museums in Goa

Naval Aviation Museum, Dabolim: Static display of aircrafts, engines, armament, sensors, aviation simulator, safety archives, models, apparel and museum shop. Timings: Daily from 09.00 to 17.00 hrs. Entrance fee: Rs. 10/- per adult and Rs. 5/- per child.

Goa State Museum, Patto, Panaji: Goa's history in sculpture, Christian art and religious expression, contemporary art and western bronzes, furniture and numismatics. Tel. +918322226006.

Timing: 09.30 to 13.00 hrs.and 14.00 to 17.00 hrs. Closed on Saturdays, Sundays & Public Holidays.

Museum of Christian Art, Convent of Santa Monica, Old Goa: Vestments, manuscripts, gold and silver ornaments, statues and figurines in wood and ivory, furniture and artifacts.

Timing: Daily 09.00 to 13.00 hrs. and 14.00 to 17.00 hrs.Entrance fee: Rs 10/- per adult.

Galleries at Se Cathedral St. Francis of Assisi Convent and Basilica of Bom Jesus: Paintings and artifacts.

Timings: 09.00 to 12.30 hrs. and 15.00 to 18.30 hrs. week days and from 10.00 to 12.30 and 15.00 to 18.30 hrs. On Sundays.

Houses of Goa Museum, Torda, Salvador do Mundo, Bardez: Photographs and floor plans of traditional houses of Goa, the history of architecture in pictures, original samples of railings, windows, eavesboards, tiles and altars. Tel: +918322410711/12/13/14/15. Timings: Daily 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Entry fee: Rs. 25 per person.

Pilar Museum, Pilar: Shivlingums, archaeological artifacts, early manuscripts, paintings.

Timings: Daily 9.30 a.m. to 5.30 p.m. Closed on Sundays. Entrance free.

Xavier Museum, Xavier Centre of Historical Research,Porvorim: Collection of classic religious artifacts, paintings in Indian Christian Art, wooden polychrome statuary. Film on socio-cultural heritage of Goa screened on request. Phone: +918322417772

Open Mondays-Fridays 9.30 a.m. to 5 p.m. and 9.30 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Saturdays. Entrance Fees Rs. 50/- (Museum) Rs.20/- (Auditorium)

Calizz, Fort Aguada Road, Candolim: thUnique interactive museum of 19 century Goan domestic

life, both Hindu and Christian. Visit this museum for thdioramas of a Catholic home, 19 century offices of

lawyers and doctors home of a wealthy Hindu family, a collection of carpenter's toolsand design samples and a

fascinating sample of Goa's unique mud architecture.

Archaeological Museum and Portrait gallery, Old Goa: A history of Goa in potshards, coins and stamps plus a collection of portraits of all theViceroys and Governors of the past. Tel. +918322286133. Timing : 10.00 a.m. to 5.00 p.m.(no lunch break).Closed on Fridays. Entry fee: Rs. 5/- per person above 15 years.

Kaavi ArtGoan domestic architecture is unique to the world. Most of the houses that we see as part of our legacy can be

thdated to the middle of the 18 century. Typically, they have a sopo or a balcão in the central axis of their front facades and reception rooms in the front with dining areas and service areas delineated towards the rear. High plinths and long stairways often complete a picture of mystery and charm. Household, windows and openings fronting the road are often quick clues that give away the age of a Goan house. The older the house is, the fewer there are windows facing the

road. The more ornamental the window facing the road, the more “outward-looking” is the house and the other contribution of the Goan mason to architectural crafts is the fashioning of finials (ornaments that sit on top of roofs or gateposts) out of stone or clay for gateposts. Traditionally, these finials have been in the shape of lemon balls, soldiers, roosters, dogs and lions. While most of these are renderings of popular images, the lions are a definite hangover from the official emblem of the Kadambas.

The use of the nacre of the mother-of-pearl shell to cover windows may have originally come to Goa from Gujarat via Bassein and Diu but it took Goan carpenters to perfect the art. Glass came to Goa as late as 1890 and remained an expensive building material well into the

th20 century.The nacre of the mother-of-pearl, otherwise a waste material, was then cut into lozenge shapes and slid into wooden battens to give windows added value and beauty.

Goa's Heritage Houses

Heritage Villages of GoaThis is a coined term for villages with a fine stock of heritage houses, churches, temples and street furniture. Visit these villages to experience the continuity of Goa's social and cultural history.

For absolutely fascinating bargains and a slice-of-life in Goa in terms of local produce visit the Mapusa market place on Fridays where you will see dried fish that Goans supplement their diet with during the fishless days of the monsoon. There’s fruit and vegetables in abundance and mirror work bags and backpacks from Gujarat. Here local pottery sits cheek-by-jowl with sarees from Karnataka and silks from Maharashtra. Sample the local red rice, tamarind balls, cocum or Indian jujube and foot long bananas from the village of Moira. A wide range of chillies, mangoes and beans complete the canvas of scents and colour in this buzzing bazaar.

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This cave has great significance as it is a regular dwelling. Unlike other caves that are obviously Buddist or Jain colonies meant for offering s h e l t e r d u r i n g t h e m o n s o o n s . I t h a s a r c h i t e c t u r a l , archaeological and historic value and is located in Sanguem town.

One of the few temples that still stands on its original ground, the original dates to theBhoj dynasty 6th-7th Century A.D. and rebuilt by the Kadamba dynasty in the 11th century.

Shri Chandreshwar Bhutnath, Near Paroda

Originally the residence of the Dean, this palace has been recently restored and is open to the public for teas. Call Celia on …. For bookings.

Palacio De Deao, Quepem

Shri Mahadeo Temple, (Curdi) Xelpem, Salaulim

This 10th century Shiva temple was shifted from its original home in Curdi stone by stone by the Archaeological Survey of India, Mini Circle Goa when it was threatened by submergence i n t he Salaulim Dam project.

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Shri Damodar Temple, Zambaulim

Famed for its annual pink gulal festival, the original deity was moved from Margao to Zambaulim in the 16th century for fear of re l ig ious persecut ion during Portuguese rule. It is located on the banks of the Kushawati river.

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Often called Pandava Caves, these are actually the few vestiges of Goa's past Buddhist presence when monks would seek sanctity from their austere l i v e s a s w a n d e r i n g mendicants and camp in caves for the monsoons.There is anunderground cave with a well here too.

Buddhist Caves, Rivona

This temple built by the Rivona comunidade or gaunkari an ancient system of co- operative farming is a symbol of community paticipation.

Shri Vimleshwar Temple, RivonaSanguem

Petroglyphs at Pansaimol-Usgalimal Vichundrem, Sanguem

This beautiful site on the banks of the Kushavati river is perhaps one of the earliest expressions of art and architecture in Goa. Rock carvings found here are believed to depict symbols of the fertility cultAnd religious cosmology.

Rock Art atKajur, Quepem

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This temple complex dedicated to the goddess Mahisasurmardini is located in a sacred grove rarely found in modern Goa. Built at the height of the Shivite cult.

Shri, Paika Pann Sacred Grove,

Naiquinim, Sanguem.

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Shri Narayandev Devasthan Temple, Vichundrem, Sanguem

The temple is dated to the 11th century and this deity is particularly worshipped by Vaishanavaties. The frame surrounding Shri Narayandev is exquisitely carved showcasing the d a s h a v a t a r s o r t e n incarna t ions o f Lord Vishnu.

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Shri Gopinath temple,Budbudanche Tollem,Neturli

The original idol of Lord Gopinath (Krishna) dates to 9th-10th century. The original temple was in keeping with the concept of devghar or God's house. Located on a temple tank where water bubbles up to the surface every few seconds. this temple has been recently rebuilt.

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Cabo da Rama, Canacona

Built by the Soundekar kings towards the end of the 1 6 t h c e n t u r y , t h i s magnificent monument has a moat, a fantastic view of the sea and two freshwater tanks. The ramps were meant for elephants and horses.Later taken over by the Portuguese in 1764.thisw a s l o c a l l y c a l l e d Ramachem Bhushir, that the Portuguese changed to Cabo da Rama.

Kuskem Waterfalls Cotigao Wi ld l i fe Sanctuary in Canacona taluka. You can also see the ruins of ancient temples in this tiny village of Kuskem.

Temple dedicated to the legendary Vaishnavite deity of Goa, this temple displays rare endangered kaavi art.

Shri Parshuram Temple, Painguinim, Canacona

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Shri Betaal Temple, Painguinim, Canacona

This temple is dedicated to pre-Aryan deity displays rare endangered kaavi art. For more on kaavi temples see map overleaf and note above.

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Panaji4

The only thing that distinguishes Panjim from any other city in India is the seven km long promenande, built on a planned grid system with a unique storm drain system and perhaps the only city in India that has been relocated stone by stone from a capital that fell to disease and ruination. The architectural styles here vary from Goan Domestic, Indian Art Deco, Indo European , Indian Baroque to British Colonial. Thios place has art combined with functionality. Apart from its architectural wealth the city has a deep treasure chest of cultural patterns and traditions.

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