Church of Our Lady of Remedios

The Church of Our Lady of Remedios sits on a hilltop in Cansaulim, South Goa. Local legend holds that three Portuguese feudal lords, each vying for control of the territory, poisoned one another at a feast within the church. They were buried at the site and their spirits are said to remain.

Locals and visitors report lights in the windows when the church is locked and empty, shadow figures moving inside, and an uneasy atmosphere on the hilltop after sunset. The annual Three Kings feast in January draws crowds, but the rest of the year the church is quiet and atmospheric.

The church is accessible by road from Cansaulim village. The hilltop offers views over the Goan coastline. No formal visiting hours or facilities exist. Respect the church as a place of worship. The approach road is narrow and unlit after dark.

Active church on a hilltop above Cansaulim village. No formal visiting hours or facilities. The approach road is narrow and unlit after dark. Respect the building as a place of worship. The annual Three Kings feast in January is the main public event. Hilltop is exposed to monsoon weather.