Our Lady Of Rosary Church

Navelim's church was first built by the Jesuits in the 1590s; the present, Portuguese-style whitewashed structure was constructed later on when the older building became too small.
According to legend, this church was built in mud similar to the other churches in Salcete between 1594 and 1598. The builders were Jesuits and it was financed by the villagers.

Interior of the Church

Architectural Records:

• Mannerist: Neo-Roman style

• Relief images of sun and moon on façade

• Twin octagonal towers capped with spear-and-ball finials

The church is believed to have been built on the ruins of a Hindu temple, and as a result it was attacked on two occasions in 1717 and1739 by Maratha ruler Vyakatra Ghorpade.

Miracles of Our Lady of Rosary

Devotion of Our Lady of Rosary, and carrying the Rosary has protected many people in miraculous ways. The celebration of the feast of Our Lady of Rosary begins every third Wednesday in November. This devotion of Our Lady comprises an extensive celebration which begins with traditional processions and novenas.

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