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Margao
Margao is built in the sweeping curves the Portuguese opted for, especially
around the Holy Spirit Church. Today, you can find buildings mushroomed
everywhere, all smiling derisively at dusty, tightly shut but still graciously
portraying an architecture from a different era. For a serene escape, cross
the Abade Faria Road in front of the Main Bus Stand to find a haven in the
two gardens - the Municipal Garden and the Agha Khan Park - separated by
a walkway at the heart of Margao. Walk along the lush green surroundings in the evenings and you can see a busy traffic racing past well-preserved culture and tradition, while you indulge yourself in eating delicious preparations sold in the nearby stalls.
If indeed you want to experience the most arresting part of Margao, visit the Church Square or Largo da Igreja, a Latin quarter housing graceful colonial mansions.
The beauty of Margao is that you can still find numerous buildings, parks and alleyways attesting the Portuguese and varied European names and community, as this Latin quarter - a competely different way of recognition not found in other parts of India. On one side of this square rests the Church of the Holy Spirit, built by the Jesuits in 1564 in the heart of Margao.
Situated near the old market, this church is hailed as a fine example of Indian Baroque with its central dome and towers on either sides. Amidst palm-green surroundings, the idyllic location creates a feast for the eyes with a vast rectangular mango tree lined square and gracious ancestral homes at the backdrop.
Walk inside and you will be amazed to see intricate architecture embellishing the altars. If you love a good view, follow the road from the Largo da Igreja to the top of Monte Hill.
This trekking route due to its refreshing surroundings is a favoured picnic spot among the local residents. Spend a leisure afternoon,
eating peanuts
and playing with the squirrels before you move towards the Monte Chapel
in the evening. Once in Margao, don't miss the Grace Church located on the
Varde Valaulikar Road. The most arresting feature is the rare 'crucifix' of the resurrected Christ, draped in a shroud, sans the crown of thorns and with arms outstretched towards the congregation.
At a stone's throw is the St. Sebastian Chapel, locally known as the 'Pandava Chapel'. Walk to the rear side to find a group of ancient caves, once said to be the resting pads of the Pandavas, now preserved by the Archeological Survey of India. You cannot help but think it must have been a pretty tight fit in these tucked up caves for the five Pandava brothers and Draupadi, each of whom is believed to be 13 feet high!
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