Tourists have come from a various destinations globally to pay their respects to St. Francis Xavier on the occasion of the 17th decennial Exposition of his sacred relics. Let this exposition be a memorable one for everyone who is making Old Goa his or her destination by dwelling their inner soul in the solemn aura of the majestic Se Cathedral, the sanctuary of his holy relics these 44-days, that is the epitome of experiences for a new comer in particular, bask yourselves in the halo radiated by the sanctimonious presence of this great saint.
After you have paid obeisance to St. Francis Xavier stroll into every nook and cranny of this heritage city and if you happen to have access to Google and wanted to know more about this holy city, browse for Percival Noronha’s article `A walk through Old Goa’ which describes in detail each and every monument with their names in Portuguese, their meaning, their year of building and the Portuguese nobility who initiated the building of each and every monument dedicated to a particular saint and the reason for its dedication.
This article is recommended because it is one of a kind which has not been printed in English or published in any newspaper and which is a comprehensive concise guide to entire Old Goa. Every tourist should make it a must to linger a little longer so as to make this visit an unforgettable one and the cornerstone of Goa’s spiritual journey that will leave an indelible mark of this Exposition 2014.
A full day can be dedicated to witnessing the divine allure of this great heritage site that is a microcosm of the spiritual being of Goa’s communities. Experience its solemnity as well as indulge in its festive atmosphere by participating in its rituals as well as revelry associated with this event, a treat for every visitor. Old Goa is a compact confluence of all that is vintage and spiritually supercharged, a definite way to divine paradise. An extraordinary occasion!
