Goa is a top tourist destination in India. Located on the west coast of India, Goa is famous for its stunning beaches. People say that Goa has some of the most beautiful beaches in India. From the morning until noon, tourists will sunbathe and swim at the beach. When the sun goes down, they'll go and party in the bar. (Image by Joe from Pixabay)
But behind the beautiful beaches and the glittering nightlife in Goa lies a dark and sinister side of this state. In some corners of this state, there lies places filled with thousands of mysteries. Tales of ghosts and frightening spirits that inhabit these places are widespread among the people. The darkness of the night made this place even scarier. It makes people try to stay away from these places.
In this article, we will uncover some of the most haunted places in Goa, India, according to various sources, Tuesday (15/8/2023). These places will be perfect for ghost stories fans who want to test their courage. (Image by brands amon from Pixabay)
Talking about haunted places in Goa, the Three Kings' Church should be on top of the list. The Three Kings' Chapel is situated on top of a hill in Cansaulim village, South Goa. (Photo by Joegoauk Goa on Flickr/CC BY-SA 2.0)
During the day, you may find a peaceful and relaxing atmosphere around the church. However, the atmosphere will turn 180 degrees when the sun sets down and the dark night comes.
According to the legend, there are the remains of three Portuguese kings in the tomb under the Chapel. Long ago, the three kings ruled the land. However, one of the kings was blinded by greed. He poisoned and killed two other kings so that he could rule the land alone.
The spirits of the two deceased kings were angry with the king and began to terrorize him. The frightened king finally drank the poison and died. People believe that the spirits of the three kings still haunt the Chapel and the village to this day. (Photo by Joegoauk Goa on Flickr/CC BY-SA 2.0)
Many people try to stay away from the arch because of the scary stories behind it. People say that a spirit guards and inhabits the arch. This spirit is often seen walking in and out of the arch on certain days. The spirit will reject those he deems unfit to enter the seminary. The story said that the ghost has haunted the arch for a very long time, since the Portuguese period.
NH66 is a very famous highway that runs along the west coast of India. This road connects the city of Panvel in Mumbai with Cape Comorin in Kanyakumari. This road crosses many states, including Goa. (Photo by Rajaramraok on Wikimedia/CC BY-SA 3.0)
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The story said that there were three people who saw a mysterious woman running on the bridge. When they tried to get closer, the woman suddenly jumped from the bridge. However, they didn't hear any splashing sound nor saw water ripples on the river. When they drove back home, one of them, who sat in the back of the car, said that the woman sitting beside him in the car. Since then, the story about the spirit of the mad woman of Borim Bridge spread and became famous among many people.
Jani Bandh is a temporary bridge located in Navelim. Many consider it one of the most haunted places in Goa. (Photo by Joegoauk Goa on Flickr/CC BY-SA 2.0)
The story said that there used to be a tragic accident on this bridge. A school bus full of children went over the bridge due to a driver's mistake. The accident killed all the passengers on the bus. People believe that the spirits of the children who were killed in the accident haunt the bridge. People often heard the cry and shrieks of children asking for help in the middle of the night. But when they check it, they can't find any people or children around.
This article uncovers the most haunted places in Goa, India, and the stories behind it.
