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'''Baradi''' ([[Konkani language|Konkani]]: ''Barade'') is a scenic neighborhood located within the village of [[Velim, Goa]], neighbouring [[Tollecanto]] and [[Betul, Goa|Betul]]. It is situated in the [[Salcete]] ''taluka'' and falls under the [[South Goa district]], in the Indian coastal state of [[Goa]]. It is about {{cvt|18|km}} away from the [[Margao]] city and is also a part of the [[Velim Assembly constituency]]. It is famous for the Miraculous Cross located atop the hill known as the Baradi Holy Cross, the feast of the cross is celebrated on 3 May, every year.<ref>{{Cite web |date=2019-02-17 |title=This is one of the few places in Goa where the river meets the sea |url=https://itsgoa.com/this-is-one-of-the-few-places-in-goa-where-the-river-meets-the-sea/ |access-date=2022-09-21 |website=ItsGoa |language=en-US}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |date=February 24, 2020 |first=Isidore Domnick |last=Mendis |title=Keeping decades of tradition alive |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/goa/keeping-decades-of-tradition-alive/articleshow/74288192.cms |access-date=2022-09-21 |website=The Times of India |language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |title=Polling Booths in Velim (Goa) Assembly Constituency |url=https://www.elections.in/goa/polling-booth/velim.html |access-date=2022-09-21 |website=www.elections.in}}</ref><br />
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==Miraculous Cross==<br />
[[File:Holy cross chapel Baradi, Velim, Goa H.JPG|thumb|Facade of the Miraculous cross]]<br />
The Baradi Holy Cross ([[Konkani language|Konkani]]: ''Baradicho Khuris''), also known as the Miraculous cross is a huge cross located on a white base atop the Baradi hill in [[Ward (electoral subdivision)|ward]] VII, Velim. It provides a scenic view of the Velim, Betul, [[Sal River (India)|Sal river]] and the [[Arabian Sea]]. It is one of the two Miraculous crosses in Goa, one of which is in [[North Goa]] at [[Vanxim]] island. The cross has a staircase surrounding it which allows devotees to reach at the top, near the cross. Many are seen from across the state, irrespective of their faiths offering flower garlands, kissing the cross and lighting candles.<br />
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[[File:Holy cross chapel Baradi, Velim, Goa A.JPG|thumb|Protected monument notice]]<br />
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However, due to its location, there's no canopy over it, although many previous attempts had been made. According to the tradition, the devotees offer their prayer by circling around the cross thrice. As per the widespread beliefs, the nearby locals were accompanied by a [[brass band]], in prayer and singing hymns and would take a trip to the cross by foot during the [[lent]] season. It also plays an important role in the ''mell'' procession and is also considered as a revered spot for the tourists.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Miraculous crosses in Baradi, Vanxim |url=https://www.thegoan.net/goa-news/miraculous-crosses-in-baradi-vanxim/68926.html |access-date=2022-09-21 |website=The Goan EveryDay |language=en}}</ref><br />
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===History===<br />
According to the local folklore, soon after the [[Cuncolim Massacre|Cuncolim massacre]] involving the ''Ganvkars'' at [[Assolna]] and [[Cuncolim]] in 1583, the then [[Portuguese India|Portuguese government]] confiscated all of these villages land up to [[Betul, Goa|Betul]]. These properties were then given to [[Don (honorific)|Don]] Pedro de Crasto, he then handed out to the [[Paulist Fathers]]. In 1585, the locals of the Velim and Betul villages were converted into [[Christians]], as a mark of their victory, the [[Paulists]] then constructed a cross, however it was later abandoned when the [[religious orders]] were suppressed in Goa.<br />
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Around the early 20th century, Fr. Simphriano Caetano Dias, the [[vicar]] of Velim [[parish]], visioned the cross in his dream that had its pedestal wrinkled with holes and steps leading to the cross. He later made an inquiry about the same in the village. Thereafter, a ''[[Kunbi]]'' from Baradi met the priest and told him about an abandoned cross on the hill which was in ruins, since nobody visited it. The priest then took the task to cut his way up the hill where he found the cross lying under the thick cover of trees. He later cleansed the place and built a small chapel next to it, now known as the Holy Cross Chapel, Baradi.<br />
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==Holy Cross Chapel==<br />
[[File:Holy cross chapel Baradi, Velim, Goa F.JPG|thumb|Entrance of the Holy Cross Chapel]]<br />
The Holy Cross Chapel, Baradi is a small chapel located atop the hill besides the Miraculous cross. Every year on 3 May, a feast mass is celebrated.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Fernandes |first=Paul |date=May 29, 2016 |title=Going to the chapel and we're gonna get married |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/goa/going-to-the-chapel-and-were-gonna-get-married/articleshow/52485107.cms |access-date=2022-09-23 |website=The Times of India |language=en}}</ref><br />
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== References==<br />
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==External links==<br />
* [https://goanchurches.info/chapel/holy-cross-chapel-baradi-tollecanto-goa/ Holy Cross Chapel, Baradi]<br />
* [https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100078834485239 Holy Cross Youth Baradi]<br />
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