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'''Aldona''' is a Village in the Taluka of [[Bardez]] in the State of Goa. It is known for producing several prominent Goans.
'''Aldona''' is a Village in the Taluka of [[Bardez]] in the [[India]]n [[States and union territories of India|state]] of [[Goa]]. It is known for producing several prominent [[Goans]].


==Geography==
==Geography==
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Aldona is one of the few, if not the only, village which has two ''[[Comunidades of Goa|comunidades]]'' (village communities, or ''ganvkaria''). Following "endless fights for nearly four centuries, culminating in the ''comunidade's'' bifurcation into two bodies – Communidade Fraternal of the Brahmins (which included goldsmiths) and the Comunidade de Boa Esperanca of the Chardo (Kshatriya) and Sudra castes."<ref name="Ash">{{Cite news|url=http://goastreets.com/aldona-still-standing-tall/|title=Aldona Still standing tall|access-date=2018-10-19|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20181019205554/http://goastreets.com/aldona-still-standing-tall/|archive-date=19 October 2018|url-status=dead}}</ref>
Aldona is one of the few, if not the only, village which has two ''[[Comunidades of Goa|comunidades]]'' (village communities, or ''ganvkaria''). Following "endless fights for nearly four centuries, culminating in the ''comunidade's'' bifurcation into two bodies – Communidade Fraternal of the Brahmins (which included goldsmiths) and the Comunidade de Boa Esperanca of the Chardo (Kshatriya) and Sudra castes."<ref name="Ash">{{Cite news|url=http://goastreets.com/aldona-still-standing-tall/|title=Aldona Still standing tall|access-date=2018-10-19|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20181019205554/http://goastreets.com/aldona-still-standing-tall/|archive-date=19 October 2018|url-status=dead}}</ref>
==Government and politics==
Aldona is part of [[Aldona (Goa Assembly constituency)]] and [[North Goa (Lok Sabha constituency)]].


==Religion==
==Religion==
Aldona is a multi-religious village where residents include mainly Christians, Hindus, and Muslims. In addition to a number of Catholic churches, there exist temples spread all over the village.  
Aldona is a multi-religious village where residents include mainly Christians, Hindus, and Muslims. In addition to the Catholic Church and several Chapels, there exist temples spread all over the village.  
The main [[Catholic Church|Catholic]] church is dedicated to São Tomé (St. Thomas). The Parish Chapels include those in the localities of Carona (St. Rita de Cascia), Quitula (Nosa Senhora de Piedade) and Corjuem (Mãe de Deus).
The [[Catholic Church|Catholic]] Church is dedicated to São Tomé (St. Thomas). The Chapels include those in the localities of Carona (St. Rita de Cascia), Quitula (Nosa Senhora de Piedade) and Corjuem (Mãe de Deus).


It has several ''vadde'' (wards), which include Quitula, Goncoi, Udoim, Coimavaddo (Voilo and Sokoilo), Carona, Santerxette, Khoirut, Castel Vaddo, Naikavaddo, Panarim, Maina Vaddo, Cottarbat, Soddo, Goddar, Panarim and Ranoi.
It has several wards (vadde), which include Quitula, Goncoi, Udoim, Coimavaddo (Voilo and Sokoilo), Carona, Santerxette, Khoirut, Castel Vaddo, Naikavaddo, Panarim, Maina Vaddo, Cottarbat, Soddo, Goddar, Panarim and Ranoi.


Aldona is connected to Corjuem by a state-of-the-art cable-stayed bridge held by six cables from either direction.
The Central part of Aldona is connected to Corjuem by a state-of-the-art cable-stayed bridge held by six cables from either direction.


The current Catholic [[Patriarch of the East Indies]] and [[Archdiocese of Goa and Daman|Archbishop of Goa and Daman]], India, [[Filipe Neri Ferrão|Filipe Neri António Sebastião do Rosário Ferrão]] is from Aldona (born 20 January 1953 in Santerxette, Aldona, Goa, India)
The current Catholic [[Patriarch of the East Indies]] and [[Archdiocese of Goa and Daman|Archbishop of Goa and Daman]], India, [[Filipe Neri Ferrão|Filipe Neri António Sebastião do Rosário Ferrão]] is from Aldona (born 20 January 1953 in Santerxette, Aldona, Goa, India)


==[https://stthomaschurchaldona.com/ St. Thomas Church]==
==St. Thomas Church==
[[File:St.Thomas Church, Aldona, Goa.JPG|The facade of St. Thomas Church|thumb|left]]The Church of St. Thomas remains an awe-inspiring presence in Aldona.<ref>{{Cite web |url=http://topsecretplaces.com/places/aldona/church-st-thomas |title=A page on Church of St. Thomas, Aldona from topsecretplaces.com |access-date=22 March 2007 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20070928084629/http://topsecretplaces.com/places/aldona/church-st-thomas |archive-date=28 September 2007 |url-status=dead |df=dmy-all }}</ref> It was built in 1596 on a high plateau on the banks of the [[Mapusa River]], a tributary of the [[Mandovi River]]. A flight of broad steps cut into a cliff lead to an open plain that surrounds the grand white building.
[[File:St.Thomas Church, Aldona, Goa.JPG|The façade of St. Thomas Church|thumb|left]]The St. Thomas Church remains an awe-inspiring presence in Aldona.<ref>{{Cite web |url=http://topsecretplaces.com/places/aldona/church-st-thomas |title=A page on Church of St. Thomas, Aldona from topsecretplaces.com |access-date=22 March 2007 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20070928084629/http://topsecretplaces.com/places/aldona/church-st-thomas |archive-date=28 September 2007 |url-status=dead |df=dmy-all }}</ref> It was built in 1596 on a high plateau on the banks of the [[Mapusa River]], a tributary of the [[Mandovi River]].<ref>{{Cite web|title=St. Thomas Church - Aldona, Goa - India|url=https://stthomaschurchaldona.com/|access-date=2021-06-22|website=St. Thomas Church|language=en-US}}</ref> A flight of broad steps cut into a cliff lead to an open plain that surrounds the grand white building.
The Feast of St. Thomas is celebrated each year on the second Saturday following Easter.
The Feast of St. Thomas is celebrated each year on the second Saturday following Easter.


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The Church buildings are white-washed in the tradition of Goan churches. The bandstand in the grounds and the cemetery are also white-washed.
The Church buildings are white-washed in the tradition of Goan churches. The bandstand in the grounds and the cemetery are also white-washed.


The gate of the church graveyard has a sign in Konkani which reads "Aiz Maka, Falea Tuka", prominently displayed at the entrance, which translates into something akin to 'Me Today, You Tomorrow', a poignant reminder of our mortality.
The gate of the church graveyard has a sign in Konkani which reads "Aiz Maka, Falea Tuka", prominently displayed at the entrance, which translates into something akin to 'Today for me, tomorrow for you', a poignant reminder of our mortality.


==Prominent landmarks==
==Prominent landmarks==
[[File:Corjuem fort.jpg|Panoramic image of the Corjuem Fort|thumb|upright=2.5]]
[[File:Corjuem fort.jpg|Panoramic image of the Corjuem Fort|thumb|upright=2.5]]
* Church of St Thomas
* St. Thomas Church
* Cemetery of the St. Thomas Church, Aldona
* Cemetery of the St. Thomas Church, Aldona
* Aldona comunidade(s): The village community. This comunidade village is believed to be at least 2000 years old.<ref name="ItsGoa" />
* Aldona comunidade(s): The village community. This comunidade village is believed to be at least 2000 years old.<ref name="ItsGoa" />
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* Bank of Baroda, Aldona branch, Goa<ref>{{Cite web|title=Bank Of Baroda, Aldona Branch, Aldona, Goa|url=https://ifsccode.gyanol.com/bank-of-baroda-aldona-barb0aldona|access-date=2020-06-22|website=Gyanol|language=en}}</ref>
* Bank of Baroda, Aldona branch, Goa<ref>{{Cite web|title=Bank Of Baroda, Aldona Branch, Aldona, Goa|url=https://ifsccode.gyanol.com/bank-of-baroda-aldona-barb0aldona|access-date=2020-06-22|website=Gyanol|language=en}}</ref>
* HDFC BANK, Aldona branch, Goa<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://indiabanksifsccode.com/HDFC-BANK/GOA/ALDONA/ALDONA|title=HDFC BANK, Aldona Branch, Goa, IndiaBanksIFSCCode.com|website=indiabanksifsccode.com|access-date=2021-04-27}}</ref>
* HDFC BANK, Aldona branch, Goa<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://indiabanksifsccode.com/HDFC-BANK/GOA/ALDONA/ALDONA|title=HDFC BANK, Aldona Branch, Goa, IndiaBanksIFSCCode.com|website=indiabanksifsccode.com|access-date=2021-04-27}}</ref>
* CANARA BANK, Indian bank, Tamil Nadu<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.bankcifnumberinfo.com|title=HDFC BANK, Aldona Branch, Goa, tamilnadu IndiaBanksIFSCCode.com|website=bankcifnumberinfo.com|access-date=2021-04-27}}</ref>


==Notable people==
==Notable people==
[[File:Alban Couto, former adviser to the Governor of Goa, and senior government bureaurat, at his study in Aldona. Photo by Frederick Noronha.jpg|left|thumb|The late Alban Couto, former adviser to the Governor of Goa, and senior government bureaucrat, at his study in Aldona, 2009.]]
* [[Alfred Rose (singer)|Alfred Rose]], singer, tiatrist, melody king of Goa.
* [[Alfred Rose (singer)|Alfred Rose]] — singer, tiatrist, melody king of Goa
* [[Filipe Neri Ferrão]], current archbishop of Goa and Daman.
* [[Filipe Neri Ferrão]] — current archbishop of Goa and Daman
* [[Anil Joseph Thomas Couto]], Archbishop of the Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Delhi (2013–present).
* [[Anil Joseph Thomas Couto]], Archbishop of the Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Delhi (2013-date).
* [[Joseph Coutts]], archbishop of Karachi, since 2012.
* [[Joseph Coutts]], archbishop of Karachi, since 2012.
* Fr. Gaspar Fernandes, O.F.M.Cap. – Catholic capuchin priest serving in the [[Apostolic Vicariate of Northern Arabia]]<ref>{{Cite web | url=http://www.sacredheartchurchbahrain.org/index.php/priests | title=Meet our shepherds}}</ref>
* Fr. Gaspar Fernandes, [[Order of Friars Minor Capuchin|O.F.M. Cap.]], Catholic capuchin priest serving in the [[Apostolic Vicariate of Northern Arabia]]<ref>{{Cite web | url=http://www.sacredheartchurchbahrain.org/index.php/priests | title=Meet our shepherds}}</ref>
* Bernard Pereira. Soccer Player. Indian Olympian. Represented Orkay Mills.
* Arthur Pereira. Soccer Player. Indian Olympian. Represented Orkay Mills.
* [[Alban Couto]], IAS officer first Development Commissioner of Goa After Liberation.
* Bernardo Elvino de Sousa, author of ''The Last Prabhu'', a book on genetics and history of Goa and Aldona.
* Bernardo Elvino de Sousa, author of ''The Last Prabhu'', a book on genetics and history of Goa and Aldona.
* Brendon Soares, renowned pastry chef at Harrods of London.
*Alban Couto, [[Indian Administrative Service|IAS]] officer - first Development Commissioner of Goa after [[Liberation of Goa|liberation]].
* Bernard de Aldona - late singer-songwriter.
*Antonio Francisco Fernandes (Francis):1st senior citizen from Aldona to win the 2nd(800m) and 3rd place (1500m) in running at the National level.


[[File:St. Thomas Church, Aldona.jpg|thumb|alt=St. Thomas Church Aldona]]
==Gallery==
==Gallery==
<gallery>
<gallery showfilename="yes">
File:St. Thomas Church Aldona, grounds and band stand.JPG|St. Thomas Church
File:St. Thomas Church Aldona, grounds and band stand.JPG|St. Thomas Church
File:Interior of St. Thomas Church Aldona , Goa.JPG|The interior of St. Thomas Church
File:Interior of St. Thomas Church Aldona , Goa.JPG|The interior of St. Thomas Church
File:Graveyard gate of St. Thomas Church Aldona.JPG|St. Thomas Church Cemetry
File:Graveyard gate of St. Thomas Church Aldona.JPG|St. Thomas Church Cemetery
File:One of the many beautiful frescos that adorn the interior of St Thomas Church, Aldona.JPG|One of the many frescos that adorn the interior of St. Thomas Church
File:One of the many beautiful frescos that adorn the interior of St Thomas Church, Aldona.JPG|One of the many frescos that adorn the interior of St. Thomas Church
File:St.Thomas Parish Center , Aldona, Goa.JPG|St. Thomas Parish Centre
File:St.Thomas Parish Center , Aldona, Goa.JPG|St. Thomas Parish Centre
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File:Breadmaking122.JPG|Bread freshly out
File:Breadmaking122.JPG|Bread freshly out
File:Village bus at Aldona, Goa, India. Photo Frederick Noronha.jpg|Village bus at Aldona
File:Village bus at Aldona, Goa, India. Photo Frederick Noronha.jpg|Village bus at Aldona
File:Cemetery at Aldona village in Goa. Photo Frederick Noronha.jpg|St. Thomas Church Cemetry
File:Cemetery at Aldona village in Goa. Photo Frederick Noronha.jpg|St. Thomas Church Cemetery
File:St. Thomas Church, Aldona.jpg|St. Thomas Church Aldona
File:St. Thomas Church, Aldona View.jpg|alt=St. Thomas Church Aldona|St. Thomas Church Aldona
</gallery>
</gallery>


==References==
==References==

Latest revision as of 01:11, 7 April 2022

For other uses, see Aldona (disambiguation).

Aldona
Village
Aldona is located in Goa
Aldona
Aldona
Location of Aldona in Goa
Aldona is located in India
Aldona
Aldona
Aldona (India)
Coordinates: 15°35′23″N 73°52′24″E / 15.58972°N 73.87333°E / 15.58972; 73.87333
CountryIndia
StateGoa
DistrictNorth Goa
Sub-districtBardez
Government
 • BodyPanchayat
Elevation
19 m (62 ft)
Population
 (2001)
 • Total6,320
Time zoneUTC+5:30 (IST)
PIN
403508
Area code91 0832

Aldona is a Village in the Taluka of Bardez in the Indian state of Goa. It is known for producing several prominent Goans.

Geography[edit | edit source]

Aldona is located at 15°35′23″N 73°52′24″E / 15.58972°N 73.87333°E / 15.58972; 73.87333 at an average elevation of 19 metres (62 ft).[1]

Aldona, as a comunidade-village, comprises around 16 wards. Bodiem and Danua wards are separated from the main village area by the Mapusa river, and come under the neighboring village of Tivim's panchayat. Aldona comunidade's other wards are Quitula, Ranoi, Coimawaddo, Gutcoi, Udoi, Cottarbhat, Santerxette, Panarim, Naikawaddo, Castelwaddo, Carona, Lankdem, Panth, Corjuem and Calvim.[2]

Demographics[edit | edit source]

As of the 2011 India census,[3] Aldona had a population of 6,320. Males constituted 46% of the population and females 54%. Pin Code of Aldona is 403508 which comes under Goa postal division (Goa-Panaji Region, Maharashtra Circle).[4] The average literacy rate was 79%, higher than the national average of 59.5%. Among the literate, 49% were males and 51% were females. 9% of the population was under 7 years of age.

Aldona is one of the few, if not the only, village which has two comunidades (village communities, or ganvkaria). Following "endless fights for nearly four centuries, culminating in the comunidade's bifurcation into two bodies – Communidade Fraternal of the Brahmins (which included goldsmiths) and the Comunidade de Boa Esperanca of the Chardo (Kshatriya) and Sudra castes."[5]

Government and politics[edit | edit source]

Aldona is part of Aldona (Goa Assembly constituency) and North Goa (Lok Sabha constituency).

Religion[edit | edit source]

Aldona is a multi-religious village where residents include mainly Christians, Hindus, and Muslims. In addition to the Catholic Church and several Chapels, there exist temples spread all over the village. The Catholic Church is dedicated to São Tomé (St. Thomas). The Chapels include those in the localities of Carona (St. Rita de Cascia), Quitula (Nosa Senhora de Piedade) and Corjuem (Mãe de Deus).

It has several wards (vadde), which include Quitula, Goncoi, Udoim, Coimavaddo (Voilo and Sokoilo), Carona, Santerxette, Khoirut, Castel Vaddo, Naikavaddo, Panarim, Maina Vaddo, Cottarbat, Soddo, Goddar, Panarim and Ranoi.

The Central part of Aldona is connected to Corjuem by a state-of-the-art cable-stayed bridge held by six cables from either direction.

The current Catholic Patriarch of the East Indies and Archbishop of Goa and Daman, India, Filipe Neri António Sebastião do Rosário Ferrão is from Aldona (born 20 January 1953 in Santerxette, Aldona, Goa, India)

St. Thomas Church[edit | edit source]

The façade of St. Thomas Church

The St. Thomas Church remains an awe-inspiring presence in Aldona.[6] It was built in 1596 on a high plateau on the banks of the Mapusa River, a tributary of the Mandovi River.[7] A flight of broad steps cut into a cliff lead to an open plain that surrounds the grand white building.

The Feast of St. Thomas is celebrated each year on the second Saturday following Easter.

Inside, the Church is ornately decorated with symbolic biblical murals and grand statues. The treasures of the Church are the subject of a village legend. At one time, the statues of the church were strung with jewellery by villagers as thanks for prayers answered. However, it is said that the churches were often robbed of these jewels.

The Church buildings are white-washed in the tradition of Goan churches. The bandstand in the grounds and the cemetery are also white-washed.

The gate of the church graveyard has a sign in Konkani which reads "Aiz Maka, Falea Tuka", prominently displayed at the entrance, which translates into something akin to 'Today for me, tomorrow for you', a poignant reminder of our mortality.

Prominent landmarks[edit | edit source]

File:Corjuem fort.jpg
Panoramic image of the Corjuem Fort
  • St. Thomas Church
  • Cemetery of the St. Thomas Church, Aldona
  • Aldona comunidade(s): The village community. This comunidade village is believed to be at least 2000 years old.[2]
  • St Thomas High School. Founded in 1923. Currently run by the Fransalian Fathers[5]
  • Statue for educationist Professor Edward Soares erected at the Aldona market triangle.
  • Cable-stayed bridge to Corjuem island[8]
  • Calvim bridge
  • Stone bridge across Aldona backwaters
  • Khorjuvem (Corjuem) fort with four wide ramps
  • Cross marking the spot of the murder of Caitano Soares, en route to Ucassaim.[5]
  • State Bank of India, Aldona branch[9]
  • Bank of Baroda, Aldona branch, Goa[10]
  • HDFC BANK, Aldona branch, Goa[11]
  • CANARA BANK, Indian bank, Tamil Nadu[12]

Notable people[edit | edit source]

St. Thomas Church Aldona

Gallery[edit | edit source]


References[edit | edit source]

  1. ↑ Falling Rain Genomics, Inc - Aldona
  2. ↑ 2.0 2.1 Pinto, Karina (12 July 2018). "Peace and tranquility in the beautiful village of Aldona". itsgoa.com. Retrieved 22 October 2018.
  3. ↑ "Census of India 2001: Data from the 2001 Census, including cities, villages and towns (Provisional)". Census Commission of India. Archived from the original on 16 June 2004. Retrieved 1 November 2008.
  4. ↑ "Pin Code Aldona, North Goa, Goa Government".
  5. ↑ 5.0 5.1 5.2 "Aldona Still standing tall". Archived from the original on 19 October 2018. Retrieved 19 October 2018.
  6. ↑ "A page on Church of St. Thomas, Aldona from topsecretplaces.com". Archived from the original on 28 September 2007. Retrieved 22 March 2007.
  7. ↑ "St. Thomas Church - Aldona, Goa - India". St. Thomas Church. Retrieved 22 June 2021.
  8. ↑ "GSIDC | Design and construction of Aldona – Corjuem bridge across river Mapusa". www.gsidcltd.com. Retrieved 19 October 2018.
  9. ↑ "STATE BANK OF INDIA, Aldona Branch, North Goa, Goa, BankIFSCcode.com". bankifsccode.com. Retrieved 19 October 2018.
  10. ↑ "Bank Of Baroda, Aldona Branch, Aldona, Goa". Gyanol. Retrieved 22 June 2020.
  11. ↑ "HDFC BANK, Aldona Branch, Goa, IndiaBanksIFSCCode.com". indiabanksifsccode.com. Retrieved 27 April 2021.
  12. ↑ "HDFC BANK, Aldona Branch, Goa, tamilnadu IndiaBanksIFSCCode.com". bankcifnumberinfo.com. Retrieved 27 April 2021.
  13. ↑ "Meet our shepherds".
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