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908: 872: 920: 932: 896: 884: 944: 462: 81: 740: 856: 48: 956: 771: 412: 794:: a theme park called 'Ancestral Goa' has been built in Loutolim. Depicting Goan culture and preserving the grassroots of the humble state of Goa. Designed as a walk through village, with cobble stoned streets leading to and from life-sized displays, allowing the viewer an overview of the symbiotic relationship between man and nature including a frozen demonstration of the traditional method of cashew feni distillation. 802:: Sant Mirabai is a 14m x 5m record setting monolith, a low relif design on laterite rock sculpted by Maendra Alvares of Loutolim, Goa in 1994 Sant Mirabai is a 14m x 5m record setting monolith, a low relif design on laterite rock sculpted by Maendra Alvares of Loutolim, Goa in 1994, made its way to the Limca Book of Records, Unique World Records, India Book of Records, World Records India, Assets Records. 378: 88: 55: 598:
As in other parts of Goa, in Loutolim, both Hindus and Catholics live together in peace and harmony, mingling with each other during their religious festivals. The religious activities of the Catholics are centred around the Saviour of the World church while those of the Hindus are centred around the
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Loutolim is among Goa’s delightful villages, with lush green paddy fields and tranquil village roads that lie under a canopy of forest trees. Architectural relics of Goa’s grand Portuguese heritage can be seen around the unhurried village of Loutolim, some 10 km northeast of Margao. The centre
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religion. In order to preserve their culture, they had to flee to safer grounds in the territories governed by the Hindu King, the Sonde Raja, across the Zuari River with their idols, most famously the idol of Shri Ramnath in what was later known as the
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dialect of Konkani, belonging to the Indo-European family of languages, is the local language and spoken widely by the people of Loutolim. Konkani, is primarily written in the
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house of over 250 years which had been the home of a wealthy Portuguese family for several generations. The house contained many old home furnishings.
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The facade of the Saviour of the World church under renovations. As with most of Goa, the church forms the center of the village.
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The church-run Saviour of the World High school is the most popular school in the village and is located in front of the church.
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of the village is the majestic whitewashed Church of Salvador do Mundo (Saviour of the World), one of Goa's most impressive
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According to a legend, Brahmins from northern India founded the settlement of Loutolim when they emigrated to Goa after the
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ordered the burning and destruction of all the temples in the village. Many villagers were tenaciously attached to their
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tree, while coconut feni is made from the sap of toddy palms. The people also drink wine, especially on feast days.
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of Mary Immaculate) and Shanti Avedna Hospice for the terminally ill (run by the Sisters of the Holy Cross).
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in Konkani), which is the staple diet in Goa. Coconut and coconut oil are widely used in cooking along with
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Alan Machado (Prabhu) (1999), "Brahmins deeply read in the Vedas" [The Aryan Inheritance],
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houses, owned by families such as the Mirandas are sometimes opened for public viewing.
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flows along one side of Loutolim and it is surrounded by the villages of
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The gate outside Big foot museum with the statue of a guarding soldier.
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on the monte (hill). The annual feast is held in January every year.
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The foot imprint at Big foot museum is often adorned with money.
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Loutolim is located approximately 10 km (6.2 mi) from
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Church is celebrated on the 3rd Sunday of November every year.
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Office of the Registrar General and Census Commissioner, India
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Office of the Registrar General and Census Commissioner, India
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A typical roadside cross seen across Goa's villages and towns.
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Sarasvati's Children: A History of the Mangalorean Christians
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Statue of the Savior of the World located opposite the church
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by decades. It was designed by Jesuit priests from nearby
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A very old Sluice located on the Loutolim-Rassiam road
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as well as a blend of modern techniques. Locals enjoy
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The village community was based around the temple of
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Built in 1590, the Figueiredo Mansion pre-dates the
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Loutolim is located in Goa
Loutolim is located in India
15°20′N 73°59′E / 15.33°N 73.98°E / 15.33; 73.98
Goa
South Goa
Sub-district
Salcete
Konkani
Time zone
UTC+5:30
IST
PIN
Vehicle registration
[lɔːʈlĩː]
Portuguese
South Goa district
Goa
India
Salcete
sub-district
Konkani

Hindu
Saraswati River
Shri Ramnath
Shantadurga
Bandora

Jesuits
Christianisation of Salcete

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