Church of St. Anne at Talaulim

Church of St. Anne at Talaulim

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What is most remarkable at the Church if St Anne is that is follows the Indian style of architecture blended with European. In sync with the Indian style as in it is constructed in lines of a temple. The Church was re built by Mons Francisco do Rego. He generated funds from the locals and from his own pockets he constructed this structure. As he could not complete the construction; Fr Antonio Francisco da Cunha completed its construction in 1965. The main altar is consecrated to St Anne. The fest of St Anne is celebrated throughout Goa. But it is celebrated with great gusto in the liitle hamlet of Talaulim (near Velha) where this fest is known as 'Touceachem Fest' which when translated means Cucumber Feast. The fest is celebrated on the 26th of July every year and is attended by people from all around Goa. They come in hoards with several offerings such that their wished would be granted. The most common wish being, bachelors pledging with a wooden spoon and appealing for a wife. Newlyweds come here and beseech as well. Nearly everyone believes that most wishes are granted. So if you?re a bachelor looking for a wife then this is the place to be and not in the matrimonial advertorials.