Introduction

‘Goa’, popularly known as the pearl of the orient and tourist paradise. It is located in india’s coastal belt on the western called the Konkan coast. The Architectual work done. Goan Temples churches and old houses has brought great laurel to Goa

So here I present to you the ritual places of Goa    

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