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Religious Places in Goa Goa is a culturally rich state and people of different religions reside here. Thus, to cater to each and every religion and faith, Goa has religious places accordingly. On one hand you will find churches that say volumes about the history of Portugal rule in Goa and on the other hand, you will find temples and mosques that tell an entirely different story of Goa. These major religious places in Goa are visited by not just locals but by devotees and tourists from all over India and the world. Each worship place of Goa has its own significance and uniqueness that you can read about in our related sections. Goa is literally synonymous with churches. They are living testimonies of the rich historical past of Goa. During the early days of the Portuguese rule in India, church building was the primary concern and occupation in Goa. This was because of their zeal to spread Christianity and convert as many people as they can. Click here to know more Goa is famous for its temples that attract numerous devotees from all over the world. Many people tend to think of Goa as a Christian community and are not aware of the famous temples located here. During the Portuguese rule, many Hindu temples were destroyed in a zeal to spread Christianity Click here to know more Most people think that Goa is predominantly a Christian state. Unlike the popular belief, Goa has a majority of Hindus and also has a Muslim population. Goa has two very famous mosques where the Muslims come and offer prayers. The Goan mosques have been built in the typical Muslim architectural style complete with the domes, pillars, etc. Click here to know more |
