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INCREDIBLE TOURISM
Goa Travel Churches in Goa Tours Tour to Churches | Churches in Goa Tours
One
of Goa's important institutions, Goa's famous and magnificent churches are largely
a legacy of Portuguese colonization
Church building was one of the main occupations of the early Portuguese and
in fact one of Vasco da Gama's main missions for finding the sea route to India
was to "seek Christians and spices".
Christianity was forced upon with religious fervor by the Portuguese during the period of the "Inquisition" with wide scale destruction of temples and this continued till the official end of the "Inquisition" in Goa in 1812.
Most of Goa's churches were built on the very site of former temples.
The confiscated lands of the temples were handed over to the church and the communidades.
In
fact, the first Hindu temple allowed to be constructed by the Portuguese in
300 years was in 1818 at Panaji.
With a significant population of Goans being Christians for many generations
today, the Church is an important factor in Goa's social , cultural and religious
life.
For example, the contribution of the Church to education in Goa is immense. Today the churches are all part of the Archdiocese of Goa and function with its help, many are also protected sites.
The Church of Mary Immaculate Conception boasts of a very simple architecture yet its splendor is undeniable. This illustrious church features a beautiful backdrop of the main altar.
Its refined design is truly remarkable and commendable. There are two altars located 
at the sides of the main altar.
One is consecrated to Jesus crucified and the other is devoted to Our Lady of Rosary.
These two altars in the Church of Mary Immaculate Conception feature marvelous and opulent carvings. However, the rich carvings are very simple and defined.
Besides, in the Church of Mary Immaculate Conception a marble structure is placed to each side of the altar. These marble sculptures portray St Paul and St Peter.
Also, the focal point of the church lies in the south of the right of the main altar where a Chapel of St. Francis Xavier is located. The glass-encased statue in the chapel is the major point of attraction.
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