Church of Savior of the World

Legend has it that the construction of this Church was mired in controversies. With an ever-growing number of neo-Christians, the Jesuits decided to build a large place of worship and they chose the site of the demolished temple site of Shri Ramnath. However, when this attempt failed, given local opposition to further modify the temple site, they chose its current location. A second setback followed when a multitude of ants raided the foundation of the church during its early stages of construction (In Goa, many people worship ants/ant-hills as an ancient Goddess Santeri). When the priest heard calls to abandon the project, he placed a picture of the Savior of the World at the construction site and miraculously, the ants disappeared. Rest is history.

For a small village of a few thousand people, the church, built in the late 16th century with its north-facing facade and ornamental interiors, is a central landmark. The edifice is said to be built on the design of the Church in Rachol and even resembles those of its time in Old Goa. The six smaller chapels affiliated to it decentralize religious activities for people scattered beyond the village. Situated opposite Loutlim's post office, the Church is at an intersection of six-seven small streets and faces a cemetery separated by a small garden. As a visitor, you can attend the mass service on Sunday mornings at 8 AM.