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Navelim village
Navelim is a census town and fast growing suburb of the city of Margao located in the Salcete sub-district of South Goa district, Goa, India. It has a large parish and has played a crucial rule in South Goa politics at some stage. The region falls in the coastal South Goa sub-district of Salcete. It has been connected with some important persons from the world of Goan history too.
Navelim village is located in Salcete Tehsil of South Goa district in Goa, India. Salcete is nearest town to Navelim village for all major economic activities.
Navelim village is known for its nature's beauty , shops , market's, churches, schools , district library and colleges. Navelim has a fast growing population this village has many restaurants Cafe and juice centers that makes your stomach feel full and happy .
The celebration of the feast of Our Lady of Rosary begins every third Wednesday in November. This devotion of Our Lady consists of an extensive celebration which begins with traditional processions and novenas.
Rosary College of Commerce and Arts is one of the most famous colleges in Goa. Beside's arts and commerce it also offers other courses like BBA (Bachelor of Business Administration), BCA (Bachelor of Computer Applications), M.Com etc. Rosary Higher Secondary, Rosary School and Perpetual Succour Convent are also located in that area.
Library timings are Monday to Friday: 9 am. to 7 pm. Saturday and Sunday: 9.30 am. to 5.45 pm. It is closed on public holidays.
Navelim feast
Each year the family selected to celebrate the feast paints the church on the outside fifteen days before the feast. The inside of the church is also beautifully decorated and the outside is covered with fairy lights. Most of the houses and streets in the village are lit up with colourful lights during the celebrations.
Every four years, the statue of Our Lady of Rosary is brought down from the altar and a procession takes Her to Holy Rosary School where mass is held in the playground. During this one day consecration of Our Lady, children from the school act out scenes from the Bible and the playground is filled with crowds of villagers.
Every November a candlelight procession carries a statue of Our Lady towards the church; the celebration of the feast continues for several days.
Educational institutions
South Goa district's largest library, the District Library located at Navelim, is named after doctor Francisco Luis Gomes, who was a prominent Goan parliamentarian during Portuguese times, in the mid-nineteenth century, and an intellectual. The foundation stone for the library was laid on February 5, 2007 and this institution was itself inaugurated on November 21, 2010. It also has facilities for children and neo-literates.
Navelim village sport
Navelim has a football ground. It was constructed with the financial support of the people of Navelim abroad and living in Navelim.
The Our Lady Of Enfermous Sports Club Football ground situated at Sinquetim is one of the best ground in Goa. Finals of Imperial Cup and other tournaments have been played on this ground.
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