https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Y5hbdFfbyU8
Cabo De Rama'fort built by Soonda rulers in Goa faces dangers Recently the Cabo De Rama fort walls have collapsed due to monsoons, and our very own Heritage activists Prajal Sakhardande Jorson Fernandes Heta Pandit Khabir Moraes are urging our government to restore the character and texture of the fort. According to a belief, during their 14 years of exile, Lord Rama, Goddess Sita, and Lord Lakshmana, all resided here. It is how the fort got its name. But then the local Soonda rulers built the fort, who used to command from here. Thus, all this makes it be a historically notable monument in India. 'Cabo De Rama' is a beautiful and historical fort on the cape of Canacona taluka. This fort is witness to the ruthless battles fought between the Soonda kings and the Portuguese. ... The Portuguese named it Cabo De Rama after the name the Soonda rulers had given it. Cabo means cape in Portuguese. There is the small 500 meter long Cabo de Rama beach just below the fort. It was constructed by the local Soonda rulers, who ruled from here. But the Portuguese took it over after their arrival in Goa by defeating the local kings. That was in 1763. Presently the Cabo de Rama Fort is in ruins, but the bridge found at the entrance, which is an engineering wonder, stood the test of time. One can still see several eye-catching displays depicting the glory of the past here. Visitors can notice the iron bastions along with large cannons placed at that time to stop driving sea enemies. In fact, the year of manufacture is also engraved on these cannons. You will see a watchtower toward the right, which acted as a guard for the coastline back then. You will also find two ponds within the fort; one of which contains warm water and the other, cold water. The marvelous ancient ponds here are a representation of a Hindu architecture of the Soonda Kings era. The Soonda rulers probably used it for bathing and special ceremonies. Further, you get to see ruins of some buildings that are considered to be army quarters. Also, the blackened fortitude and white structure of the church are at striking contrast to each other that attract many eyes. The Portuguese also built command posts, military barracks, 21 canons, and quarters for office purposes. The fort spreads across 180,000 sq.m. and is constructed with laterite rock. But after the arrival of Portuguese in Goa in 1763, they conquered it by winning over the local kings. They were fascinated by the large cape as it boasted the stunning landscape of the coastline as well as the Arabian Sea. Soon, the Portuguese rulers carried out restoration work on the Cabo de Rama Fort to modernize it and make it more notable. They further used it as a military base and as a prison after a while. As usual, what Portuguese were recognized for, they also created a church dedicated to St. Anthony within the fort premises. Cabo de Rama Fort or beach can be reached via NH66 Highway by public transport, taxi or a rented vehicle. The road ends near the Fort entrance, and from there one can walk to the fortress or beach.
