The Basilica of Bom Jesus is a Catholic basilica located in Goa, in the Konkan region of India. The iconic church is a pilgrimage centre and recognised by UNESCO as a World Heritage Site. The basilica is located in Old Goa, the former capital of Portuguese India, and holds the mortal remains of St Francis Xavier.
Façade of the Basilica of Bom Jesus
The Baroque style main altar is gilded and bears the statue of Ignatius of Loyola standing between Solomonic pillars above which is the name of Jesus in the IHS monogram and the Holy Trinity.
The pic shows the rock carving before entering the site. It shows the details and a brief introduction of visitors to the Basilica of Bom Jesus.
Interior view towards altar
Old Goa is a historical site and city situated on the southern banks of the River Mandovi, within the Tiswadi taluka (Ilhas) of North Goa district, in the Indian state of Goa.
Statue dedicated to the Sacred Heart of Jesus erected opposite the Cathedral of the Archdiocese of Goa and Daman, on the occasion of 400 years of the establishment of the Archdiocese in 1957
Church of St. Francis of Assisi
Basilica of Bom Jesus
Chapel of Saint Cathrine