Why is Bambolim's 'Fulancho Khuris' so special to Goans?

BAMBOLIM'S LANDMARK

It's not merely out of habit, but more so out of faith, that whenever people pass by along NH66, they slow down, whisper a prayer and pay homage at the Miraculous Cross, before proceeding on their journey.

HEALING POWER

Back in the 1940s, Santana Afonso from Siridao, diagnosed with terminal cancer, prayed for healing and was miraculously cured after praying at this cross, leading to its reputation as a 'miraculous cross'.

BEACON OF GRACE

The cross was a simple structure back then. But, over the years, it was upgraded and eventually transformed into the Holy Cross Shrine that can be seen today.

ABOUT THE DESIGN

Inaugurated in 1996, the church was designed by noted architect Ralino de Souza, and features a two-tier system which allows the entire congregation to get a view of the altar.

WHISPERED PRAYERS

Devotees regularly visit this sacred place seeking divine blessings, and not only on the feast day, which is held on the third Sunday in May annually.

CROSS OF FLOWERS

The name Fulancho Khuris (Cross of Flowers) comes from the tradition of devotees from all walks of life placing garlands of flowers on the cross as a mark of reverence.

TAKE NOTE

For those planning to visit the Miraculous Cross and Holy Cross Shrine, check out the timings of the masses and other liturgical services at this sacred place.

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