Church of St. Ana, Talaulim
Location: On the banks of Siridao River (Talaulim).
Dedicated to St.Ana, it is a remarkable piece of ancient Christian architecture, situated in Talaulim. Built in 1695 on the bank of the Siridao river, its unique feature are the hollow walls through which people could walk in secrecy for confession.
The most renowned and distinguished church in Goa, known for its excellent architecture, is that of St Anne. The locals fondly call it 'Santana'. It was reconstructed by Mons Francisco do Rego with his own funds and with the contributions of some villagers. Unfortunately he could not complete the task and the responsibility fell on Fr Antonio Francisco da Cunha for its completion which he did 1965. The main altar is dedicated to St. Anne- the mother of Mary. There is a belief that the main altar is devoted to this beloved Saint due to certain reasons. The most famous story is as follows.