Summary
Siridao, or Shirdona(शीरदोणा), is a neighborhood located at the southern end of the city of Panaji, capital of the Indian state of Goa. It is completely located on the island of Tiswadi, one of the talukas in the state of Goa.[1][2] At the entrance of the neighborhood, one can see three stone carved statues playing musical instruments with a dog. Here is preserved the testimony of a huge man like creature who once inhabited the place and who was locally nicknamed 'Paulist'.
Siridao/shirdona
Shirdona /शीरदोणा | |
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Neighborhood | |
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| Coordinates: 15°26′42″N 73°51′18″E / 15.4451°N 73.85497°E | |
| Government | |
| • Body | Government of Goa |
| • Sarpanch | Smt. Sushama G. Kankonkar |
| Time zone | UTC+05:30 (IST) |
Attractions edit
Jesus of Nazareth Chapel edit
A chapel is found on a hilltop at Siridão. Annunciation of our Lady feast (Pejechem fest) is celebrated annually on the sunday following easter. Thousands of devotees come to the chapel to pay reverence to Lord Jesus.
Siridão beach edit
Beach contains coarse sand and rocks and, is found at the mouth of Zuari river. Along the beach one can also find boats that are used by the local fishing community. The beach is a haven for shell collectors and one can easily find myriad types of shells here. It is located 7 km from the center of Panaji.[3]
Caves edit
Locals have discovered a centuries-old cave with a single cell carved out of stone stands at the foot of a jackfruit tree, barely 100 m west of the national highway.[4]
Restaurants edit
- Mi Casa Bar and Restaurant
- Leda Seashells
Hotels edit
- Neemrana's Cabana Dempo
Beach Cabin edit
- 4 corner's shack
Transportation edit
Neighborhood can be easily accessed using two wheelers and four wheelers. Public buses run through the NH-17 which acts as a barrier between Palem, other half of Siridão. One can drop off at the bus stand and walk as no buses run through the neighborhood.
Population edit
In 2011, Siridão had 2,417 residents.[1]
References edit
- ^ a b "Siridao Village Population - Tiswadi - North Goa, Goa". Census 2011 India. 29 May 1980. Retrieved 17 November 2016.
- ^ "Three convicted for 2009 double murder in Siridao". The Times of India. 1 August 2016. Retrieved 17 November 2016.
- ^ "Chapel of Jesus of Nazareth, Siridao".
- ^ "Protect Siridão cave, plead heritage lovers". The Times of India. 23 April 2011. Retrieved 29 September 2018.
Further reading edit
- "Locals swear by healing properties of salt water baths". The Times of India. 21 May 2014. Retrieved 17 November 2016.