Mapusa
 The church was built in
1594 on the remains of the chief pagoda of the place, whose idol was
removed to Dargalim. It has 3 altars. The main one begin dedicated to
Our Lady of Miracles, whose statue with the child Jesus is clothed
in golden cloth and placed prominently above the main altar, which is as
richly carved as the pulpit. The ceiling of this church is intricately
patterned with strips of wood. Our Lady of Miracles is held in great
veneration by both Hindu and Christians. The Feast is celebrated on the
second Monday after Easter. A week long fair, spread in itself in the
areas surrounding the church. Furniture, hand carved wooden toys,
pottery , roasted gram are sold.
 Between the
years of 1589 and 1812 there was no temple in Mapusa as they had
all been destroyed. SAKHARAM KHADILAR known as 'Ramdasibuva' roamed the
country side singing praises to Lord Rama and spreading his teachings.
He lodged at a rest house in Mapusa and would conduct the chanting of
Holy songs called 'Bhajans' with pooja to the all powerful Lord Maruti,
to all powerful Lord Maruti, son of the god of Wind whose picture
he would adore. he soon had followers from among the Jains who
lived in the area. The picture of Lord Maruti was then kept at a
shop of fireworks belonging to one Ladko Pokle while While Ramdasibuva
returned to his own home. The following year he came back with a silver
idol of Maruti which replaced the picture at Pokle's shop on the 11th of
April 1843. By now the place teeming with devotees. Pokle's shop's was
acquire the temple built and idol placed. by coincidence it faced the
South. The Goa no temple or house faces south as it is believed
that evil sprits enter from this direction . The south facing Lord
Maruti is supposed to fight evil forces and protect his devotees
from bad lack that could last up to seven years. when prayed to, he
answers prayers and is to of strict nature. The rituals are followed in
same manner. The temple has an entrance facing the north. It was built
in stages with the sponsorship of the rich and the business community of
Mapusa. It has a richly carved silver doorway made by local artisan. The
floor is marble and on the north side is carved teak wood
Palanquin that is used to carry the deity in procession on
the day of its feast.
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