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Daman & Diu - Pilgrim Centers

Church of Bom Jesus
The church Bom Jesus was completed in its preent form in 1603 Ad. The richly carved doorway and the highly decorated interiors together with the lofty ceiling and burnishing alter invite aestheic attention. In the early days of the Portuguese rule Bom Jesus was a parish church.

Jallandhar Shrine
Jallandhar Shrine is located on a hillock close to the beach. This small shrine crowned with a dome,. Contains a niche wherein a stone carved face of Jallandhar is seen. Near by there is also a temple of Goddess Chandrika. The beach is at a distance of 1 km from Diu Town.

St. Paul’s church
St. Paul’s  church  is  dedicated  to  our   Lady of Immaculate Conception. The construction of the church was started in 1601 and was completed in the year 1610. The main façade of the church, perhaps the most elaborate of all Portuguese churches in India, is adorned with curiously treated volutes and shell-like motifs, and immediately attracts visitors. The façade has been illuminated by flood lights adding to the evening city glow.

 

     

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