Location : Talaulim, banks of River Siridao, Goa
Attractions : Excellent construction, Blend of Indian and
European architectural styles, Feast of St. Anne
How to Reach : St. Anne church can be easily reached by hiring
local transport like buses, taxi and autos in Goa. |
The villagers who were
living in Talaulim in Goa in the year 1577 purchased a plot of land on which
a small monastery was to be built to ease the process of conversion.
Though the monastery was constructed, it was not dedicated to any saint. One
day a man reported an incident in which he had a vision of a woman walking
down the hill with a cane and a hat and claimed that the monastery was her
abode.
At the same time, a Brahmin woman claimed that a similar woman had
held her hand in her dream when she was very sick thus miraculously curing
her. The woman had told her that her name was Anna and she wanted to reside
in the monastery.
The Brahmin lady graciously converted to Christianity following the
miraculous cure. The whole village was stunned and the priest decided to
sanctify the church in the name of St. Anne. This is how the church came to
be known as the Saint Anne church.
Every year, the feast of St. Anne is
celebrated throughout Goa on July 26th. In Talaulim it is celebrated with
much more fun and enthusiasm and is known as Cucumber Feast. Though
introduced by the Portuguese, the Goans modified the celebrations in their
own style without changing the dates.
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