Church of our Lady of the Rosary, Daman, Daman & Diu India

Daman Church of our Lady of the Rosary dates back to 17th century. Its woodcarving, flower motifs and golden cherubs are the sight to behold for long hours even without blinking eyes for once. However the masterpiece remains to be the splendid figures on the lateral walls of the Apse. The statue of Mary of Rosary was placed on the altar in thanksgiving by the Portuguese commander for rescue from a Maratha attack by Shivaji.

It is a quaint port town and an ideal base for the city dwellers to explore the unblemished beauty of nature. Here the sun bathers, beachcombers, swimmers, monument lovers, sightseers and shopaholics find ultimate pleasure. However for those with religious inclination the holy places in Daman are the prefect destinations. One of the religious places in Daman which not only allures the devotees but the art connoisseurs too is the Church of our Lady of the Rosary in Daman.