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|official_name = Vanxim |
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|native_name = ''Ille de Capão'' |
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|settlement_type = Island |
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|government_type = [[Panchayat]] of São Matias |
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==Churches== |
==Churches== |
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[[File:Chapel of the Miraculous Cross, Vanxim.jpg|thumb|right|Chapel of the Miraculous Cross]][[File:Church of Santo Cristo (1879).jpg|thumb|right|Church of Santo Cristo (1879)]] |
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An important landmark in Vanxim is the Chapel of the Miraculous Cross. It is well known in Goa as a lot of people from all over the state come here to make or fulfill vows. There is also a church in the area known as the Church of Santo Cristo, built in 1879 AD. During the months of April and May the feasts of the Miraculous Chapel and Santo Cristo are celebrated. |
An important landmark in Vanxim is the Chapel of the Miraculous Cross. It is well known in Goa as a lot of people from all over the state come here to make or fulfill vows. There is also a church in the area known as the Church of Santo Cristo, built in 1879 AD. During the months of April and May the feasts of the Miraculous Chapel and Santo Cristo are celebrated. |
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[[File:Chapel_of_the_Miraculous_Cross,_Vanxim.jpg|thumb|center|Chapel of the Miraculous Cross]] |
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[[File:Church_of_Santo_Cristo_(1879).jpg|thumb|center|Church of Santo Cristo (1879)]] |
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==Temples== |
==Temples== |
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There is also a relatively new temple situated here dedicated to goddess Sateri that was built in post-independence 1978. |
There is also a relatively new temple situated here dedicated to goddess Sateri that was built in post-independence 1978. |
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==See |
==See Also== |
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* [[São Matias]] |
* [[São Matias]] |
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* [[Divar]] |
* [[Divar]] |
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Revision as of 16:37, 4 July 2015
Vanxim
Ille de Capão | |
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Island | |
| Country |  India |
| State | Goa |
| District | North Goa |
| Taluka | Ilhas |
| Government | |
| • Type | Panchayat of São Matias |
| Elevation | 8 m (26 ft) |
| Population | |
| • Total | approx. around 100 to 150 |
| Time zone | UTC+5:30 (IST) |
Vanxim or Vanusim is an island of Goa situated in the Ilhas region. One can reach here by taking a ferry from Divar. The colonial name for Vanxim was Capao. One may see a lot of houses with few villagers many of whom are fisher-folk in the area.
Churches
An important landmark in Vanxim is the Chapel of the Miraculous Cross. It is well known in Goa as a lot of people from all over the state come here to make or fulfill vows. There is also a church in the area known as the Church of Santo Cristo, built in 1879 AD. During the months of April and May the feasts of the Miraculous Chapel and Santo Cristo are celebrated.
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Temples
There is also a relatively new temple situated here dedicated to goddess Sateri that was built in post-independence 1978.