Wednesday, October 24, 2012

Cabo de Rama Fort, Goa


Cabo de Rama, fort
Canacoan,  South Goa

About 1.5hr drive from Panjim via Cortalim, Verna, Margao, Navelim, Chinchinim, Assolna, Velim, Betul, ONGC, Cananguinim


 

 
door
http://www.flickr.com/photos/joegoauk62/8115915540/sizes/c/in/photostream/

Green board
http://www.flickr.com/photos/joegoauk62/8115905675/sizes/c/in/photostream/

Inside of the fort
http://www.flickr.com/photos/joegoauk62/8115928434/sizes/l/in/photostream/

 
fort wall
http://www.flickr.com/photos/joegoauk62/8115917812/sizes/l/in/photostream/




 
with stairs
http://www.flickr.com/photos/joegoauk62/8115911349/sizes/l/in/photostream/

 
Arabian Sea view from the fort




from other side - left
http://www.flickr.com/photos/joegoauk62/8115929890/sizes/l/in/photostream/


from  the back – With coconut trees etc







with a lone hut
http://www.flickr.com/photos/joegoauk62/8115931455/sizes/l/in/photostream/

 

Lighthouse..?


On top
http://www.flickr.com/photos/joegoauk62/8115941554/in/photostream/




Plateau (inside the fort)
http://www.flickr.com/photos/joegoauk62/8115944746/sizes/l/in/photostream/

 
 

St. Anthony Church inside the fort (1886)

 
http://www.flickr.com/photos/joegoauk62/8115932664/sizes/c/in/photostream/
http://www.flickr.com/photos/joegoauk62/8118777552/sizes/c/in/photostream/


 Cannon guns
http://www.flickr.com/photos/joegoauk62/8115913531/in/photostream/



barracks, quarters, prison etc
 






 
Canaguinim beach view
http://www.flickr.com/photos/joegoauk62/8118775578/sizes/c/in/photostream/

 a notice board on a tree
http://www.flickr.com/photos/joegoauk62/8118776252/sizes/c/in/photostream/

Monkey business down the fort
http://www.flickr.com/photos/joegoauk62/8118763331/sizes/c/in/photostream/



Oak Tree full of roots
http://www.flickr.com/photos/joegoauk62/8118764517/sizes/c/in/photostream/


Pics from 2006

Cannon gun
http://www.flickr.com/photos/joegoauk37/5526807011/sizes/l/in/photostream/

 a view from the fort
http://www.flickr.com/photos/joegoauk37/5526807659/sizes/l/in/photostream/


Church (1888)
http://www.flickr.com/photos/joegoaukchurches3/5528170067/sizes/l/in/photostream/


Tuesday, October 23, 2012

Betul Fort, Goa

Our visit  on 22nd Oct. 2012
Pics of earlier visit (2007) also provided

It's a small fort built by Shivaji around 1676
Portuguese took control over it in 1764 until 1961.
After 1961, like most Forts of Goa, this was also neglected by the Goa Govt.



Read more..
Shivaji's Only fort in Goa
By Prajal Sakhardande
At the mouth of the serene and the beautiful Sal river is located the lone fort built by Shivaji in Goa. Strategically located at a vantage point in the Betul village in the Quepem taluka, this historic fort overlooks the vast expanse of the Arabian Sea and the picturesque fishing village of Betul. The Betul fort is the only fort in Goa that was built on the orders of the great King Shivaji.

In 1664, Shivaji captured the ‘mahals’ (talukas) of Pednem, Bicholim and Sankhlim (inclusive of modern Sattari) from the Adilshah of Bijapur. Tiswadi, Bardez and Salcette were then, under the Portuguese rule. Ponda, Ashthgrahar, Hemadbarshem, Cacoda, Balli, Chandrawadi, Advat were under the Adilshahi rule. The Soundekar king was the vassal of the Adilshah.
In 1675 Ponda, Balli, Advat came under Shivaji’s rule. The Soundekar king then became the vassal of Shivaji. Shivaji ordered the Hawaldar of Balli to build a fort at the mouth of the Sal River at Betul at the very point where the Sal River meets the Arabian Sea. Following the order of Shivaji, the Hawaldar of Balli began the construction of the fort. The Portuguese always lived in fear of Shivaji and hence when they heard the news of the construction of a fort in the neighbouring territory they were alarmed. They garrisoned the village of Cuncolim in the Salcette taluka. The Sal River also runs through Cuncolim.
Shivaji passed away in April 1680. In 1763, Hyder Ali, the king of Mysore attacked Soundekar’s Kingdom. The Soundekar king Sadashiv surrendered his kingdom which also comprised of Balli, Cacoda, Ashthgrahar, Hemadbarshem, Advat, Zambaulim Chandrawadi and forts of Cabo de Rama or Kholgad and the fort of Betul to the Portuguese for safety.The Portuguese gave asylum to the Soundekar king and his family in Goa and brought these above mentioned areas under their control including the forts of Cabo de Rama and Betul. Thus in 1763-64, the Betul fort came under the control of the Portuguese and remained under their control till 1961.
The Betul fort has a canon on its ramparts. It is a small fort located in one of the most beautiful spots in Goa. Betul is one of the most scenic villages of Goa noted for its beauty and fresh fish. The Betul fort is neither under the ASI or State Archaeology department. It does not enjoy any legal protection. We need to preserve this historic gem for our future generations.

source:   http://www.navhindtimes.in/panorama/shivaji-s-only-fort-goa


Fort
http://www.flickr.com/photos/joegoauk61/8115498927/sizes/l/in/photostream/


 
click on links for bigger views here
 
Cannon gun, which was hidden by thick vegetation
http://www.flickr.com/photos/joegoauk61/8115492989/sizes/l/in/photostream/


 
 

a view from the fort – mobor beach
http://www.flickr.com/photos/joegoauk61/8115503970/sizes/l/in/photostream/





 

hilly view from the fort
http://www.flickr.com/photos/joegoauk61/8115505692/sizes/l/in/photostream/

Close to the fort
some abandoned Mining mechanical loading machinery / belt
http://www.flickr.com/photos/joegoauk61/8115502160/sizes/l/in/photostream/




 

Access to the fort via this defunct customs house
http://www.flickr.com/photos/joegoauk61/8115506394/sizes/l/in/photostream/



 

 

April 2007

Cannon facing the Sea
http://www.flickr.com/photos/joegoauk61/8115487889/sizes/l/in/photostream/



 View from the fort  April 2007
http://www.flickr.com/photos/joegoauk61/8115494372/sizes/l/in/photostream/





 Fort wall
http://www.flickr.com/photos/joegoauk61/8115495672/sizes/l/in/photostream/

 River sal origination from here, Betul
A bridge over the river




 Mouth of River Sal
http://www.flickr.com/photos/joegoauksix/473849055/sizes/l/in/photostream/


Videohttp://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6BRPTjbZRoY

Video - Betul, Mobor beach, River Sal
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eZAG7GgK4nI

More on Betul, Mobor beach, River Sal etc
http://joegoauk.blogspot.in/2013/07/betul-beach-mobor-beach-river-sal-etc.html

Friday, October 19, 2012

Tivim Fort, Goa



Tivim Fort - Protected or neglected Site?
http://www.flickr.com/photos/joegoauk61/8104064617/sizes/l/in/photostream/

Our visit to the fort on 19th Oct. 2012
After St. Christopher Church of Tivim. take a road uphill towards left
It is located on the Tivim - Colvale road soon after 'Mauli Garrage'

It's one of the 17th Century forts of Tivim or Thivim

Here are some pics

Tunnel
http://www.flickr.com/photos/joegoauk61/8104076164/sizes/l/in/photostream/

 
 
 
 
 
 
Inside of the tunnel
 
 
 
 




Walls etc
http://www.flickr.com/photos/joegoauk61/8104060497/sizes/l/in/photostream/

http://www.flickr.com/photos/joegoauk61/8104073036/in/photostream/

http://www.flickr.com/photos/joegoauk61/8104076405/in/photostream/




 
Tivim Fort - Protected or neglected Site?
  
Walls etc with wild growth
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
to the right of the Tivim – Colvale Road
As if the road passing through the fort
 
 
 Protected?
 
 
Neglected
 
 Gate /Arch /entrance / door
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
a well
 
 
 
Road houses etc close to the fort
 
 
 
 
 
 
St. Michael Chapel nearby
 
 
 
Cross in front
 
 
 
 
with main road to Colvale
 
 
 
 
 
Note: The board inscription has been modified to depict the present state of the fort


 
Video (Fort in ruins) http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OW1qKzpTONo

Wednesday, October 17, 2012

Alorna Fort, Goa



 The Alorna Fort is situated in the village of Alorna, in Pernem Taluka, which is about 40 km from Panjim.
 The fort was built by the Bhonsle’s of Sawantwadi in 17th century.
The fort is presently in a dilapidated condition. and need urgent help.
Hope the Govt. get the message through pics and video..
 
Our visit to the Fort on 16th Oct. 2012
 Some pics
external
http://www.flickr.com/photos/88767208@N03/8096237141/sizes/l/in/photostream/


 

a cross in front
http://www.flickr.com/photos/joegoauk61/8096261280/in/photostream



 

the gate
http://www.flickr.com/photos/joegoauk61/8096246150/sizes/l/in/photostream/

 Resident caretakers, a family of 5 in a gated complex
they were not too  happy to receive us.. (intruders)
Infact, they were angry..

Head of the family
http://www.flickr.com/photos/joegoauk61/8096310455/in/photostream



2 of 5
http://www.flickr.com/photos/joegoauk61/8096320814/sizes/c/in/photostream/

 3 of 5
http://www.flickr.com/photos/joegoauk61/8096248138/sizes/l/in/photostream/



4 of 5
http://www.flickr.com/photos/joegoauk61/8096312764/sizes/l/in/photostream/



The house - They have made this their pefect home, with cow dung pit (Xennachi Gairi) inside.
All 5 were inside, they come out one by one as if we have disturbed them, they wre starring at us all the time, one of them ferociously.
 
http://www.flickr.com/photos/joegoauk61/8096249550/sizes/l/in/photostream/


These barracks now turned into cowshed with cow-dung pit inside

roof tiles (renovated)
'the barracks have been restored using the same type of roof tiles brought from Karnataka'
http://www.flickr.com/photos/joegoauk61/8096248890/sizes/l/in/photostream/


sort of machine / cart for mixing lime & mud for plastering walls etc
http://www.flickr.com/photos/joegoauk61/8096243875/sizes/c/in/photostream/



with water tanks
http://www.flickr.com/photos/joegoauk61/8096244773/sizes/l/in/photostream/

 River view from the fort wall, Watch tower
http://www.flickr.com/photos/joegoauk61/8096251868/sizes/l/in/photostream/

Karande or air potatoes on a creeper
http://www.flickr.com/photos/joegoauk61/8096252426/sizes/c/in/photostream/


Tallkillo or taddkiddo – a bhaji plant
http://www.flickr.com/photos/joegoauk61/8096246951/sizes/l/in/photostream/

 A well in the fort
http://www.flickr.com/photos/joegoauk61/8096254362/sizes/l/in/photostream/
 
thick vegetation everywhere, this is at the entrance
http://www.flickr.com/photos/joegoauk61/8096249717/sizes/l/in/photostream/




 outside gate
http://www.flickr.com/photos/joegoauk61/8096257888/sizes/l/in/photostream/


 inside gate
http://www.flickr.com/photos/joegoauk61/8096256802/sizes/l/in/photostream/


river Chapora infront
http://www.flickr.com/photos/joegoauk61/8096262002/sizes/l/in/photostream/
 

A view from the river bank
http://www.flickr.com/photos/joegoauk61/8096252471/sizes/l/in/photostream/



front wall


Front wall (external)
http://www.flickr.com/photos/joegoauk61/8099577748/sizes/l/in/photostream/


a boy jumps over  (gate)
http://www.flickr.com/photos/joegoauk61/8099577015/in/photostream/

Protected Monumnet
http://www.flickr.com/photos/joegoauk61/8099579087/sizes/l/in/photostream/

 Protected Monument
the green board to the right reads..
This monument/site has been declared  tobe of State importance under Goa Daman and Diu ancient monuments and Archaeological sites & Remains Act 1978 (1 of 1979). Whosoever destroys, defaces, removes, injure, alters, Imperils or misuses this monument / site shall be liable to punish with imprisonment  whiic may extend to three months or with fine which may be upto Rs.5,000 or with both

 With one watch tower
http://www.flickr.com/photos/joegoauk61/8099588480/sizes/l/in/photostream/


Video http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9tln_JKtwn4

Monday, October 15, 2012

Colva Fama 15th Oct. 2012


(Estd. 1635)

Colva Fama
15th Oct. 2012 

The Church
http://www.flickr.com/photos/joegoauk60/8090865911/sizes/c/in/photostream/

Sideway
http://www.flickr.com/photos/joegoauk60/8090869613/in/photostream/

Main altar
Our Lady of Mercês
http://www.flickr.com/photos/joegoauk60/8090914153/in/photostream/


 Crowd
http://www.flickr.com/photos/joegoauk60/8090873399/sizes/c/in/photostream/


 Long Q

Under Oak Tree
http://www.flickr.com/photos/joegoauk60/8090886070/sizes/l/in/photostream/






infront of School
http://www.flickr.com/photos/joegoauk60/8090889998/sizes/c/in/photostream/

A view from the footbridge
http://www.flickr.com/photos/joegoauk60/8090893772/sizes/l/in/photostream/
 

The miraculous Minino Jesus

Minin Jezu
http://www.flickr.com/photos/joegoauk60/8090892787/in/photostream/







 

Minin Jezu stays here locked in 7 levers / Keys
http://www.flickr.com/photos/joegoauk60/8090915717/in/photostream/

 an angel from the AMFT or Cemetery
http://www.flickr.com/photos/joegoauk60/8090908774/in/photostream/

 

Body and body parts including pvt. Parts, chest and breast
Angovnn, Wax items
http://www.flickr.com/photos/joegoauk60/8090904785/in/photostream/


 

Festa Chonne ani Kaddio
http://www.flickr.com/photos/joegoauk60/8090911196/in/photostream/



‘I desire mercy and not sacrifice’
http://www.flickr.com/photos/joegoauk60/8090916897/sizes/l/in/photostream/

the priests and the Mass
http://www.flickr.com/photos/joegoauk60/8090917769/in/photostream/


 
New motorbike showroom in the feast fair
http://www.flickr.com/photos/joegoauk60/8090925600/sizes/h/in/photostream/

 
the footbridge, specially erected
http://www.flickr.com/photos/joegoauk60/8090927688/sizes/l/in/photostream/


 
the cross infront of the Church
http://www.flickr.com/photos/joegoauk60/8090923967/sizes/l/in/photostream/

 
Bentina - Colva Fama speciality


Blessed Holy Cords

Rs.20 each pack
http://www.flickr.com/photos/joegoauk60/8090926335/in/photostream/



Contents per pack
http://www.flickr.com/photos/joegoauk60/8090932648/sizes/l/in/photostream/

roughly 40 per pack
http://www.flickr.com/photos/joegoauk60/8090941230/sizes/l/in/photostream/


Video  1

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EnlJPjQQMOo

Video 2 ( Photo Show ) http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=F3qc0bJ70Qc

As appered in Herald in 2009
http://www.flickr.com/photos/joegoaukextras/4004103157/sizes/l/

Video (Colva Fama 2008) http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zyMnux5_NQI

Pics from Oct. 2006

http://www.flickr.com/photos/joegoauk6/271651505/sizes/z/