Our Lady of Immaculate Conception Church

Panjim church also known as Mary Immaculate Church or The Our Lady of the Immaculate Conception Church,Panjim,Goa, which was first built in 1541 as a Chapel by the Portuguese. The Church is painted in white colour. Its towers over the whole city of Panjim. The architecture is amazing and the interiors are also beautiful. It has the majestic look of the Immaculate and white facade, the Panjim Church is rooted in Goa's historic past and culture for more than four and half centuries. A large church bell installed in this church is the second largest in Goa. The decor inside the church is fairly colourful.

There are two other carved and decorated altars,which is also very attractive; the one to the left is Jesus and the other to the right is of the Our Lady of the Rosary. On the both sides there are two marbles statues, one of St.Peter and one of St.Paul. The decoration of the Our Lady of the 

Immaculate Conception Church is simple, but still is amazing to the eyes because of its simplicity. And on the feast day masses are held throughout the day with the feast mass sometime in the morning. There is a 3 day fete where people from all walks of life to come to witness the sheer splendors of the church. There are stalls selling handicrafts, garments,sweets, food,drinks etc. As soon as evening sets in, this huge monument is transformed into glowing colours. 

Complete with tiny electric bulbs, the 

Entire church is lit up in the night. During the feast the whole church is beautifully decorated inside and outside its amazing view is a visual feast to the eyes.