Famous for being the first Minor Basilica in India, the Basilica of Bom Jesus is located 10 km east of Panaji, in Old Goa (Velha Goa). It is perhaps Goa’s most famous church and among the most ...

The Basilica of Bom Jesus in Goa houses the revered silver Mastrillian casket, a masterpiece crafted four centuries ago, reflecting the artistic brilliance of its era. This casket stands as a ...

A signboard at the site declares the project is meant for “Development of amenities at Basilica of Bom Jesus Old Goa.” Opposition lawmakers in the Goa legislative house criticized the project on March ...

About 700 people, mostly Catholics, marched through Old Goa, the colonial-era Portuguese capital, to protest a government plan for a tourism project near the Bom Jesus Basilica, the 16th-century ...

Goa is the perfect spot to create lasting memories with thrilling activities. Here are some must-do experiences to enjoy with ...

He is the author of the book, Goa’s Bom Jesus as Visual Culture: The Basilica’s Architecture, Image, History and Identity, published by Routledge (2025). The book chronicles the visual history of the ...