Press Note:
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Trip to Goa's Anjediva Island (near Karwar)
Visit to the Island only allowed once in a year (now under Indian Navy Control)
i.e. on the Feast day of Nossa Senhora Das Brostas (Our Lady of Springs ) on 2nd
Feb. Small Church there, is said be the mother of all Churches. This year too,
we
are planing to organise Transport to and fro Karwar/Binaga.
Leaving Panaji Miramar at around 9am stopping Pilar, Cansaulim, Margao &
Navelim.
Please mail if interested.
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for Further relevant info.
courtesy: GODFREY J I GONSALVES Borda Margao Goa
[EMAIL PROTECTED],
While all necessary arrangements are being made for the conduct of the customary
feast of Nossa Senhora das Brotas (Our Lady of Springs) at Anjediv island off
the
coast of Canacona near Karwar on 2nd February 2005, there is a spirit of delight
that several devoutees from Goa and abroad will be visiting the same this time.
To ensure that there is no rush on the Island there will tentatively be the sung
Feast Mass at 1000 a.m and another mass at 1.00 p.m.The Masses will be
celebrated by
priests from Goa.The modalities for entry in the Sea Bird arena are being
worked out
and any moment the same is expected to be notified. The Development Commissioner
karwar is also being requested to make the necessary arrangements to avert any
untoward incident.However for the information of devoutees from Goa they should
preferably take the Karanataka State transport bus service from Panaji Margao or
Vasco da Gama to Karwar which is approximately 77 kms from Margao and takes
about
one and half hour. The last KTC return bus to Goa is at 4.30 p.m. and upto
Canacona
is at 6.00 p.m. From there they can take a shared autorickshaw to the Officers
Colony entry gate Binaga of the Sea Bird which is just 4 kms from Karwar city.
>From there on the Navy will have to provide arrangements for the onward
>journey.
The Navy has repaired and maintained the church in its pristine glory and it is
understood that they will make all arrangements for the Mass as in the last
year.
Photography is strictly prohibited. However it is understood that as in the
past the
Navy will provide some footage of the Mass for the benefit of the media as in
the
past.
Meanwhile the devoutees are advised not to carry any eatables to the Island.
Even
arrangements of drinking water will be put in place as in the past by the Navy.
It should be noted strictly that the visit is only for the religious ceremonies
and
not for leisure or recreation. It must also be remembered that the visit to the
Island which is in the jurisdiction of the Seabird is subject to security
conditions
and hence surveillance of the Navy will prevail in all matters.This is the
tentative
programme as in the past however final word is yet to follow.
This is the tentative programme as in the past however final word is uet to
follow.
The Union Defence Minister, the Union Home Minister the Chief Minister of Goa
have
been informed of the developments both by the undersigned and the Archdiocese
of Goa
& Daman for doing the needful. Infact this writer spoke to the Chief Minister
of Goa
on 5th January, 2005 and the Canacona BJP MLA Mr Isidore Fernandes who has taken
keen interst in the matter and is pursuing the arrangements thro his office as
per
latest reports. Apparently the Karwar MLA Mr G Bhat Mobile is also being
approached
to oversee the arrangements for the benefit of Goans visiting the Island. For
further details and enquiries one can contact Fr Joaquim Loila Pereira of the
Archbishops Palace or email to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
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http://uk.groups.yahoo.com/group/LetsGotoGoa/
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