Fort of St.

Jerome,nani daman

Dominican Monastery, situated in the fort of Moti Daman, is frequently referred to as the Ruined
Church. Most travelers visit this archaeological landscape to witness its curiosity provoking sight, but a
majority of them are unaware of its history of the Portuguese colonial era. It was considered as the most
prestigious church in the territory.
The monastery is said to have been erected in 1567 in remembrance of Saint Dominic. Christians offered
their prayers, and theological teachings were provided to scholars who moved to the monastery from
across the globe. It is believed that the destruction of the church was caused by an earthquake.

The construction workers who built the church employed the classic Portuguese architectural methods,
which can be noticed in the other ancient churches of the territory. The visitors get to observe the
monastery’s arches and walls that withstood the earthquake.

The Catholic community celebrates two significant occasions at the monastery each year. The first one
takes place on 2nd February when the community assembles at the site to listen to the stories, narrated
by the clergy, about the monastery’s history. On the second occasion, which comes about on every third
Sunday of December, the Catholics conduct the holy mass to commemorate Saint Dominic and the
departed souls who lost their lives to the earthquake
Dominican monastery, ruined church, moti daman

Dominican Monastery, situated in the fort of Moti Daman, is frequently referred to as the Ruined
Church. Most travelers visit this archaeological landscape to witness its curiosity provoking sight, but a
majority of them are unaware of its history of the Portuguese colonial era. It was considered as the most
prestigious church in the territory.
The monastery is said to have been erected in 1567 in remembrance of Saint Dominic. Christians offered
their prayers, and theological teachings were provided to scholars who moved to the monastery from
across the globe. It is believed that the destruction of the church was caused by an earthquake.

The construction workers who built the church employed the classic Portuguese architectural methods,
which can be noticed in the other ancient churches of the territory. The visitors get to observe the
monastery’s arches and walls that withstood the earthquake.

The Catholic community celebrates two significant occasions at the monastery each year. The first one
takes place on 2nd February when the community assembles at the site to listen to the stories, narrated
by the clergy, about the monastery’s history. On the second occasion, which comes about on every third
Sunday of December, the Catholics conduct the holy mass to commemorate Saint Dominic and the
departed souls who lost their lives to the earthquake
The House of Bocage

The House of Bocage (The Poet House) is often overlooked by the visitors as not much has been
publicized about it and due to lack of awareness. However, the minute history associated with it is
interesting.
It is named after a Portuguese Neo-classical poet Manuel Maria Barbosa Du Bocage (pen name: Elmani
Sadino), who was deputed at Goa in 1786 as Guarda-Marinha in the Portuguese Navy. The motivation
behind Bocage joining the Navy was the heroic traditions of the Portuguese empire in Asia as presented
in Portugal. However, upon witnessing the reality of the Portuguese Empire in India, he penned down
satirical sonnets directed to then-Governor and the Viceroy of Portuguese India. Consequently, he was
advised to leave Goa. Following his exit from Goa, he joined the infantry company as a lieutenant in
Daman during early 1789. His stay in Daman was brief as he absconded to Macau shortly after. You can
spot the house on your left as you step in the Moti Daman Fort’s entrance. The indoor area of the house
is inaccessible as it has been locked by the authorities.
OLD LIGHT HOUSE DAMAN

The old light house was built in 1884 by the Portuguese people. It became inactive in 1999 and a new
lighthouse was built by the Indian Govt. Approx. 10 m (33 ft) round masonry tower with gallery and a
small light on a post. Lighthouse painted white. The Daman lighthouses are associated with a 16th
century Portuguese fort, Forte Moti Daman, one of the best-known tourist attractions of the territory.
Located just inside the outer wall of the fort, on the south side of the entrance to the Daman Ganga
River.
Damanganga Bridge Accident

The collapse of Damanganga bridge was on August 28, 2003. The newly constructed bridge connecting Moti
and Nani Daman collapsed which resulted in the death of 28 students, one Teacher and a Pedestrian. A
Children Memorial Garden is being built nearby, in the memory of children who lost their lives on bridge.
Operation Vijay: Estado da India (State of India)

Operation Vijay was conducted by Indian Army to liberate Goa, Daman and Diu. On 18th of December 1961,
Operation Vijay was carried out, and India emerged victorious. The cumulative casualties on the Indian
side were 34 dead and 51 wounded; while there were 31 killed and 57 wounded on the Portuguese
side, apart from surrender of 4669 prisoners