Church of Immaculate Conception overlooks the town square in Panjim. The colonial Portuguese style church has a history going back to 1541. It is one of the largest in Goa. Mass is conducted daily in English, Konkani and Portuguese. …
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Mangeshi Temple is a beautiful temple in Goa and dedicated to Lord Mangueshi, an incarnation of Lord Shiva. The temple is one of the most popular in Goa and attracts many devotees. The ancient temple has a history that goes back 450 years.
Mangeshi Temple is on a hillock. You have to go up a flight of stairs to reach the place. Devotees are expected to wash their feet and hands before entering the temple complex. The main temple building is an exquisite structure which is in blue and white. It has perfect proportions and intricate designs. Two golden domes adorn the building. …
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Ozran Beach is in North Goa. It is also known as Little Vagator because it is near Vagator Beach. Ozran Beach is small and quiet. A striking feature of the beach is that you have to climb down a steep cliff to reach the place. There are more than 90 steps going down. Ozran Beach is rocky and at the bottom of a palm fringed cliff. There are a few shacks down there. The renowned Shiva Rock is at one end, close to Anjuna beach. …
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Fort Aguada is a 400 year old Portuguese-built fort in Goa. It overlooks the Arabian Sea where River Mandovi flows into it. It is a prime travel destination in Goa and draws many visitors from India and outside. …
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Singrauli is the energy capital of India. The area has one billion tonnes of coal reserves. Consequently huge thermal power plants have sprung up here. Coal mining is the major income earner.
It is fast emerging as the power hub of India, especially for electrical power and coal. Therefore locally it is also known as Urjanchal (a Hindi word meaning land of energy). …
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