The Church of St Anne is the most imposing church in Goa. Located in the village of Talaulim not far from Panjim, its architectural style is classified as Indian Baroque (vide Churches of Goa by José Pereira, Oxford University Press, 2002), and was conceived by Father Francisco do Rego who traced his roots to a Brahmin family from nearby Neura. Construction began in 1681 and was completed in 1695 (after do Rego’s death).
Known locally as Santana, the Church of St Anne celebrates its annual feast – the Cucumber Fest – at the end of July. For decades the monument had been in a state of severe disrepair and following a heavy downpour in 2007, a portion of the structure caved in. Reconstruction and restoration were then initiated with funds made available by the state government.
These images were taken this July soon after completion of the repairs.
Church of St Anne (1681) in Talaulim, Goa
5D Mark II, TS-E 24L II
Santana of Talaulim
5D Mark II, Zeiss ZE 100 f/2 Makro Planar
Its surprising that the church’s facade is not clattered with an errant lamp post installed to disturb the symmetry or a cluster of cables of an assorted variety that are often found strung across or from such elegant edifices. Or did Adobe do the trick, again? Any info if the cracks developed within the belfry in 2007 have been repaired at this monument that made UNESCO’s World Heritage list? Perhaps a number of Goan monuments will go down the St. Augustine way in the not too distant future.
Bosco,
The renovation job had been completed just a day or two before I got there. I am sure they will soon find ways to soil the uncluttered simplicity that currently prevails. Yes, all the 2007 damages have been repaired.
Excellent pictures.
I have never seen Goa during the monsoons, these shades of green are almost unreal.
The incredible verdure of the Goa pictures makes a contrast to the stark rock of Iceland.
I did not know of Talaulim or St. Anne’s Church, though Neura is next to Malar (Divar) so it must be in that vicinity. It is indeed a beautiful church and I hope they will continue to maintain it. The photography, as usual, is brilliant — and thanks for the education, Rajan…
I like your work with the 24 MM T&S lens
Once again, RP ….lovely greenery in your photographs. Tks for sharing.