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Church of Our Lady of the Immaculate Conception
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Church of Our Lady of the Immaculate Conception

Location: Rua Emídio Garcia, Altinho, Panaji, Goa 403001

Significance:In Christian religious philosophy, the Immaculate Conception is the origination of the Virgin Mary free from unique sin by temperance of the benefits of her child Jesus. The Catholic Church encourages that God followed up on Mary in the principal snapshot of her origination, keeping her "impeccable".

Year of Construction: 1541
Timings: The church services begin from 9:30am to 12:30pm in the morning and 3:30pm to 7:30pm in the evening.

History Of Church of Our Lady of the Immaculate Conception

The Panaji Church or the Church of Our Lady of the Immaculate Conception is situated in the heart of Panaji City, near the Municipal Garden. As history goes, the church was first built as a chapel in 1541 to serve the religious needs of Portuguese mariners at their first port of call as they landed before continuing further. The Chapel was replaced by a bigger church in 1609 to minister to the mariners and the inhabitants too. The distinctive feature of the Panaji church are the zigzag symmetrical stairs, which were later added around the 18th century. The church also houses the second largest bell in Goa. The exterior of the church proudly displays architectural elements of the Baroque style. The interior of the church features the main altar dedicated to Mother Mary.

Interior and Art

The interior of this church is relatively simple, especially when one compares it to the abundantly embellished reredoses and carvings that one finds in the churches in Old Goa. However, the beautification has been skillfully and gracefully executed both on the main altar and on the two sub-altars which flank it. The main altar is dedicated to Our Lady of the Immaculate Conception, known as Nossa Senhora da Immaculada Conceicao in Portuguese. The altar on the right is dedicated to Our Lady of the Rosary, while the one on the left is committed to the Crucifixion of Christ.

How to Reach Church of Our Lady of the Immaculate Conception

With more than 2 million visitors coming in consistently, Goa must be well-connected and accessible. Goa is easily accessible by road, rail, and air. Being such a prominent holiday destination, there are various alternative travel options to reach here. The closest major entry point to Goa from different parts of the world is Mumbai International Airport or Chhatrapati Shivaji International Airport. Mumbai, being the major city, is easily accessible to Goa via flights, railways, and roadways.

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