This Picture was clicked on a random Morning, when I was exploring the beautiful city of Panjim on foot. This is the window of the ADIL SHAH PALACE, PANJIM You can read about the same on post!
Shot of the Week
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Shot of the Week
Have you noticed the Abbe Faria Statue in the capital?
Hello Allys,
Welcome back to another Being Allycaral Friday Feature. Yes! It is my birthday month, as you must have learned in my previous post, I am all set to welcome my favorite week with this blog post. And What better way then writing it with my new extended blog family. This week, I thought of writing about another beauty of Panjim City, which I had only mentioned about it in my previous post of the Adil Shah Palace located in Panjim (https://allycaralgoa.wordpress.com/2018/01/18/destination-india-goa-adil-shah-palace-panjim/).
Yes, The state of Goa is known for several things but among these the capital is known for one more of a historical statue which is present in the heart of the capital city, Panjim. There might be several possibilities that you must have crossed this statue almost every single day. Must have seen it too, but because of all the hustle bustle of your day to day live, you must have surely neglected it. Well, that’s completely normal, things like these happens a couple of times. But as it is always said, it is better to take time out and visit the place than hearing about it for several times, and so I decided to visit this place just to see this statue.
For those who don’t have any clue where this statue is located. The place to get to the statue is very simple. If you are heading towards the Panjim City, Once you reach the Old Secretariat Building or also known as the Summer Palace of Adil Shah at Panjim keep heading straight if you are heading towards the Panjim City, the statue is just after the Palace just before the
Here is the google map of the location of the statue – https://www.google.co.in/maps/dir/”/abbe+faria+statues+panjim/data=!4m5!4m4!1m0!1m2!1m1!1s0x3bbfc088984c075b:0x18a055542a6013f7?sa=X&ved=0ahUKEwj9ydDBoonZAhUY4o8KHe2CAssQ9RcIkwEwEg
The Statue is towards your left hand side as you enter the Panjim City after the Post Office Stop
Well to give you a little information about this beautiful structure situated in the center of the Panjim City: This statue is of a prominent hypnotist and Luso Goan Catholic Monk, Mr. Abbé Faria. He was one of the pioneers of scientific study of hypnotism. Mr. Faria has deep roots in the state as he was born in Candolim, Bardez – Goa. This statue was a tribute for his work, it’s made up of bronze and depicts Mr. Faria in action of hypnotizing a woman. The same is presented just after the Old Secretariat building. There was several speculations about the sculptor who sculpted this structure one of which who’s names we get to know is of Mr. Ramchandra Pandurang Kamat, and the same was sculpted, in the year 1945.
So, the next time you are in the city, do not forget to visit this statue And yes very important, don’t forget to share your photos on instagram, facebook and twitter using the hashtag – #TravelwithAllycaral Looking Forward to see your wonderful pictures!
BE CAREFUL:
As the statue is centrally situated be careful while you stop for a photograph in this place. It is a place where heavy traffic passes so it is busy throughout the day.
TIP OF THE DAY:
Best time to click photo with the statue is during the afternoons, especially during lunch breaks as the inflow of traffic is quite less at that time.
#BEINGALLYCARAL AT Abbé Faria Statue, Panjim
Picture Perfect Square
Hello Allys,
Yes! You must be thinking I am very fascinated with this palace, true! Who wouldn’t be!!! This is a very beautiful palace, which is hardly noticed by people in the area. I had a regret the last time I saw this palace which is mentioned in my previous post. I visited the same during the night so I didn’t have a picture during the day. Also another reason was I tried clicking several pictures of this palace but as there was parking of cars infront of the same, I couldnt get a good view. Finally today maybe was the day, and here ths picture is. The Day View of this beautiful palace with it’s entrance which was shifted from river front to the other side. Details of the same can be read on my previous post – https://allycaralgoa.wordpress.com/2018/01/18/destination-india-goa-adil-shah-palace-panjim/
Have a pleasant week ahead!
DESTINATION INDIA, GOA : OUR LADY OF IMMACULATE CONCEPTION, PANJIM
Situated on a hillock facing the square below, surrounded by green coconut trees, the church of Our Lady of the Immaculate Conception, Panjim is the most beautiful and magnificently designed church. The Church very often referred to as the Panjim Church or Ora Pro Nobis Church. (Ora Pro Nobis means Pray for us), the church got this name as the same is engraved on the church, thus, many people refer to it by that name.
The Church initially was a small The colonial Portuguese Baroque style chapel which was built in the year of 1541, but it was then in the mid – 17th century the chapel was reconstructed. The church structure that we see today was built way later, considering the second largest bell which was brought something around 1800s. Following which in the nineteenth century we see the front of the church was constructed with the symmetrical zigzag staircases, thus, completing the church structure that we see today. Due to it being strategically located, the church provides an overview of the beautiful city of Panjim.
The Church is special not just because of the design and location but also because the church has Goa’s second largest bell. This is the same bell because of which the entire top structure of the church had to be reconstructed to accommodate the bell on the top of the church. The second largest bell was brought from the Augustinian Monastery, this is the second bell following the Golden bell which is the largest bell in Goa which is located at Se Catheral, Old Goa. The presence of the bell, further enhanced the beauty of the church but the bell had a very long journey before it became the resident of Panjim City. The same is 2,250 kilograms in weight.
The Church has three altars, the main altar has an elegant decor is dedicated to the Mother Mary while the other two to the right is Our Lady of Rosary and to the left is dedicated to the Jesus’ Crucifixation. The same is considered as the first church of Goa and thus has a wide popularity among masses. These two altars are flanked by the marble statues of St. Peter and St. Paul.
The Church conducts mass every cay in English, Konkani and Portuguese.
The Church celebrates it’s feast every year on the 8th December. The same is celebrated with great pomp and spendor. Every year the church celebrates the 9 days of novena following which the feast is celebrated. During these days, the church is illuminated with lights and after every mass the sky of Panjim city is lit up with fireworks. If you are planning your holiday to Goa, try to plan your holiday in the first week of December to witness such beautiful scenes in the state.
BE CAREFUL:
During the Church service, avoid clicking pictures with flash or photographing yourself before the altar.
TIP OF THE DAY:
If you plan to visit the place during afternoons or May summers, then please carry hats and wear cotton clothes to avoid spoiling the fun of your trip.
#BEINGALLYCARAL AT PANJIM CHURCH
