Haunted Three Kings Church, Goa, shown in Boothnath movie
Three kings church is a small church located on a hill top, somewhere between Panjim and Madgao, near Verna and Velsao, in Cansaulim village of South Goa. It is closer to Verna railway station and is visible easily at a distance once you're in the area. Refer Map at the bottom of the post.
This Three Kings church was reportedly showcased in Boothnath movie (first edition, not Boothnath returns). On January 6th, every year, I am told some celebrations take place here.
The name, Three Kings church, is reportedly arrived at because of Three Portugese Kings who, during their attempt to Capture Goa, met in this Church for some strategy meeting and one of the Kings poisoned the other two. Since then, few believe the church is haunted!
The church was locked, so we couldn't go inside. But what was more interesting is the view we can see from this hill top.
Below are the photos of beautiful Goan country side, as seen from the Three Kings church hill
This Three Kings church was reportedly showcased in Boothnath movie (first edition, not Boothnath returns). On January 6th, every year, I am told some celebrations take place here.
The name, Three Kings church, is reportedly arrived at because of Three Portugese Kings who, during their attempt to Capture Goa, met in this Church for some strategy meeting and one of the Kings poisoned the other two. Since then, few believe the church is haunted!
The church was locked, so we couldn't go inside. But what was more interesting is the view we can see from this hill top.
The church seemed to be lacking maintenance and seldom used. Campus has lots of trees to sit under, few benches and is ideal place for a short visit.
Church location on map below
Other Goan Churches: Our Lady of Immaculate Conception Church *
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ReplyDeleteExcellent post admin
ReplyDeleteThanks Vijay
ReplyDeleteLovely blog!
ReplyDeleteFor a first hand experience of the haunted church at Goa, visit https://kaypeesblog.wordpress.com/2016/01/19/the-haunted-church/
Thanks KPSK
ReplyDeleteJust wanted to let everyone know that your information is incorrect or misguided. The Three Kings Church is named after the Three Kings, who are referenced in the Christian Bible, who visited and presented gifts during the birth of the baby Jesus. The feast of the Three Kings is celebrated annually worldwide on January 6th as that's said to be the date the kings arrived after the birth of Jesus. I was raised and live in Goa and never have I heard of your claim of any Portuguese kings who poisoned anyone, it's just a story made up by misinformed individuals who probably had no clue about Christian beliefs.
ReplyDeleteAs a person who was raised and lives in Goa, I have to say that your information about the Three Kings Church is incorrect or misguided. The Three Kings church is named after the Three Kings who are referenced in the Christan Bible, the kings who visited and gave gifts at the time of the birth of Jesus. The feast of the Three Kings is celebrated annually on January 6th worldwide. The fact stated by you about Portuguese kings being poisoned is a made up story by people who have no clue about Christian ideology and simply used the Portuguese history of Goa to create a far fetched story.
ReplyDeleteBieng a Christian, I was literally thinking, why would someone name a holy place which is something unrelated to it, i too thought it could be 'three kings church' , kings who visited infant Jesus
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