PANJIM

GOA

NAME:KEERTHANA R
USN:1JA19AT026
SEM:VI
 Panaji was a tiny village until the mid-18th century, when repeated plagues forced the
Portuguese to abandon their capital of Velha Goa (Old Goa, or Ela). Panaji became the capital
in 1843. The town contains colonial houses and plazas, and by law all the houses must be 
whitewashed annually. Chiefly an administrative centre, Panaji in the 1970s grew in

INTRODUCTION commercial importance, and an industrial estate was established nearby. Tourism became
highly developed. Numerous Portuguese and Maratha ruins can be found in the environs. Pop.
(2001) town, 59,066; urban agglom., 99,677; (2011) town, 40,017; urban agglom., 114,759.

LOCATION : PANJIM
CLIMATE : TROPICAL MONSOON
CLIMATE(HOT IN SUMMERS AND EQUABLE IN
WINTERS)
POPULATION : AROUND 40,017
WATER SOURCE : SEA
RELIGIONS : ALL RELIGIONS , MAJORLY
CHRISTIAN
MAIN OCCUPATION : FISHING AND TOURISM.

Located on the banks of the Mandovi River, the

city has cobblestone streets lined with colorful
villas an buildings from the Portuguese colonial
era. Palm-fringed Miramar Beach sits at the
confluence of the river and the Arabian Sea. Set on
a hill overlooking the city is the baroque Our Lady
of Immaculate Conception Church, built in 1619.T
 CULTURE

Any mention or talk of Goa’s culture would be incomplete without paying rich
tribute to its amazing religious harmony. After all, there are not many places in
India where Ganesh Chaturthi and Holi is celebrated with as much fervor and
passion as Christmas. In fact in Goa Christmas is celebrated in such a grand way
that its colorful celebration attracts thousands of tourists from all across the world.
This unique harmony that Goa brings forth between local Christians and Hindus
does make its culture very vibrant and colorful.

Panaji or for that matter entire Goa state is a place where the cultures of east and
west seamlessly fuses together to bring forth a very unique cosmopolitan
culture. Such a cosmopolitan and unique culture in fact doesn’t exist in any other THEY MOSTLY
part of India, you find women completely covered in Indian conservative CELEBERATE ON
sarees. And it is probably only in Goa where grand Christmas celebration will THE STREETS OF
make you feel that you’re enjoying Christmas in a Catholic. GOA, TO ENRICH
THERE CULTURE
 ARCHITECTURAL FEATURES

The purpose of the documentation of heritage buildings in Panaji was to notify

structures of heritage value, thus producing a reference for protection of heritage
buildings in Panaji.
The study identified, mapped, listed and graded heritage structures based on a
survey conducted to note the historic and architectural significance of a
structure along with its contribution to a heritage streetscape few elements of
them are Sao Tome, Fontainhas, Mala, Portais, CBD (Central Business
District), Altinho, Campal and Ribandar.

A need for a notified heritage listing of structures and precincts in Goa had been recognized.
 ARCHITECTURAL FEATURES

 Goa traditional architecture had a unique vibrancy

and used very interesting materials, we present some.
 Goa traditional architecture had a language of it
sown, intricate, beautiful and very artistic.
 The chief building materials involved in a typical Goa
house were all very local and indigenous.
 Laterite and stone were widely used along with wood,
metal and tiles of different patterns and varied styles.
 Ornamentation was a focal point and evolved greatly.
 ARCHITECTURAL FEATURES

Mother of Pearl Shell Window Cornices:

 windows as an expression of art, made with 'nacre' or’ carepa',
oyster shell windows were an intrinsic and enigmatic Country tiles used as a corbel are a feature peculiar to panjim. The
characteristic of the traditional upper -class dwellings. effect achieved is aesthetically pleasing, giving the roof projection a
solid, moulded appearance.
 Translucent like paper yet not as transparent as glass the passing
light through them felt kaleidoscopic and warm.
Courtyards are given to all the houses so that they receive natural
ventilation and goa being in a tropical zone it needs a lot of open
spaces according to its climate

They provide sloped roofs so that the water or

the dust does not stay on the roof

Railings were the most intricate

embellishment in a Goan house. Pillars
andcolumns juxtaposed with the old world
charm were also a regular feature.
Example of the
house in Panjim,
showing plan
section, elevation
and roof plan.
Thank you