Curtorim
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Curtorim is a village in the Salcette Saxtty (सष्टी) , Goa, India and is located on the west coast of India.
[edit] Description and History
Curtorim has a predominantly Catholic population. The village was named by the Portuguese as Curtorim. Earlier it had been called by various other names. It was called ex Codtary, then it became coddetary, then kardally, cuddtari,and Kuddasthali (Sthali means place).Chicalim, Sancoale, Cortalim, Verna, Margao, Raia, Loutolim, Benaulim, Curtorim and Guirdolim were notable Saraswat Brahmin villages [1].The Daivajnas from Curtorim migrated to Karnataka.
The Church of St Alex is the main feature of the village.
It was built in 1597 amidst a scenic natural backdrop of a lake Angoddi Tollem across woods on the site of an ancient Hindu temple dedicated to the deity, Ravalnath (Form of Lord Shiva)and is one of the oldest churches in Goa. The remains of the ancient temple of Ravalnath are still visible today [2]. The church of St Alex was first a chapel church; in 1808 it was converted to a church .
Curtorim is said to be famous for its pork. It is also famous for producing a lot of famous Musicians who have made Goa proud with their music.
The first MLA of curtorim was Mr.Enio Pimenta who also was a prominent freedom fighter. [3]
