Gujrati Book Print (24-11-2017).cdr

Paste in Cardboard





























ISBN: 978-93-84922-


EARTHVISION PUBLICATIONS

GURUGRAM - 122 002, HARYANA (INDIA)
9 789384 922511
2000 120

Our First Coffee Table Book

Daman, Diu, Goa, Dadra-Nagar Haveli
&

Portuguese Regime (1510-1960)





















































has been honoured with
“Thinking should become your capital asset, no matter
Asia Book of Records

& whatever ups and downs you come across in your life.”
India Book Of Records ....APJ Abdul Kalam

Mrs. Sunita Sethi & K.C. Sethi (Authors)
Past President of India

Our First Coffee Table Book

Daman, Diu, Goa, Dadra-Nagar Haveli
&

Portuguese Regime (1510-1960)





















































has been honoured with
“Thinking should become your capital asset, no matter
Asia Book of Records

& whatever ups and downs you come across in your life.”
India Book Of Records ....APJ Abdul Kalam

Mrs. Sunita Sethi & K.C. Sethi (Authors)
Past President of India

Book Type : Coffee Table Book



Title: Daman, Diu, Goa,

D.&N.H. and Portuguese Regime
(1510-1961)



Authors: Sunita Sethi & K.C. Sethi


Designer: K.C. Sethi

[email protected]
9426482714


Photography. K.C. Sethi, (Except by
courtesy)


Copyright@2016 : K.C. Sethi



ISBN : 978-93-84922-18-4
(Hard Cover)


All rights reserved by K.C. Sethi for the
text and photography (except by courtesy)

no part of this book may be reproduced
or transmitted in any form by any
means without permission of Authors.


Publisher: Earthvision Publications
H-23/16, DLF Phase-I,
Gurgaon-122002

Phone : 0124-4054392, 9811842292


Book Available at :
www.globalfraternityofpoets.com,
www.amazon.in, www.Flipkart.com



Distributor: Shashi Kant Sharma
91-N, New Model Town Extension,
Hisar-125 001 (Haryana)
Mob. : 09034006808, 08510844492

Book Type : Coffee Table Book



Title: Daman, Diu, Goa,

D.&N.H. and Portuguese Regime
(1510-1961)



Authors: Sunita Sethi & K.C. Sethi


Designer: K.C. Sethi

[email protected]
9426482714


Photography. K.C. Sethi, (Except by
courtesy)


Copyright@2016 : K.C. Sethi



ISBN : 978-93-84922-18-4
(Hard Cover)


All rights reserved by K.C. Sethi for the
text and photography (except by courtesy)

no part of this book may be reproduced
or transmitted in any form by any
means without permission of Authors.


Publisher: Earthvision Publications
H-23/16, DLF Phase-I,
Gurgaon-122002

Phone : 0124-4054392, 9811842292


Book Available at :
www.globalfraternityofpoets.com,
www.amazon.in, www.Flipkart.com



Distributor: Shashi Kant Sharma
91-N, New Model Town Extension,
Hisar-125 001 (Haryana)
Mob. : 09034006808, 08510844492

I am delighted to know that a Coffee Table Book I am highly pleased to know that an international
on history of Daman, Diu, Goa, Dadra & Nagar "Coffee Table Book" being compiled and
Haveli and Portuguese Regime (1510-1961) published on history of Daman, Diu, Goa, Dadra &
being compiled and Published by Mrs. Sunita Nagar Haveli by Mrs Sunita Sethi & Mr. K.C. Sethi
Sethi & Mr. K.C. Sethi. I have been told that the poet, creative writer and photography hobbyist of

book also covers present scenario of the land and international repute. I have been further told that
people of the region. the period of Portuguese Regime1510 to 1961
A.D. also being described with histolorical and
The pictures of historical monuments and the
very rare pictures of 450 years. This book will be a
people of the land with its detailed description
landmark in the history of Goa, Diu and, Daman. It
have been nicely presented in the C.T. Book. Some
consists beautiful and historic pictures of the
of pictures and information in the book are very
monuments and people of the land. Mrs. & Mr.
rare. It begins with arrival of Vasco da Gama at
Sethi have been residing in Daman since last 20
Calicut, India in 1498 from th Lisbon, Portugal
years. They had a thought of gifting something
and ends with liberation of the land on 19
memorable to the inhabitants of the land and
December, 1961.
complied this beautiful coffee table book which is
The couple has nicely described the history of last in your hands now. Both have worked day and

463 years in this C.T. book. I appreciate the efforts
night to make this book a beautiful and
made by them to compile a beautiful and without memorable piece of historical work.
prejudice historical coffee table book.
I wish this genius couple more success in life and
I wish them great success in all their endeavours. best of luck for their coming projects.


Jai Hind.


















(Praful Patel)
Administrator Lalubhai Patel
Daman & Diu Member of Parliament
Daman & Diu





th
13 October, 2016

I am delighted to know that a Coffee Table Book I am highly pleased to know that an international
on history of Daman, Diu, Goa, Dadra & Nagar "Coffee Table Book" being compiled and
Haveli and Portuguese Regime (1510-1961) published on history of Daman, Diu, Goa, Dadra &
being compiled and Published by Mrs. Sunita Nagar Haveli by Mrs Sunita Sethi & Mr. K.C. Sethi
Sethi & Mr. K.C. Sethi. I have been told that the poet, creative writer and photography hobbyist of

book also covers present scenario of the land and international repute. I have been further told that
people of the region. the period of Portuguese Regime1510 to 1961
A.D. also being described with histolorical and
The pictures of historical monuments and the
very rare pictures of 450 years. This book will be a
people of the land with its detailed description
landmark in the history of Goa, Diu and, Daman. It
have been nicely presented in the C.T. Book. Some
consists beautiful and historic pictures of the
of pictures and information in the book are very
monuments and people of the land. Mrs. & Mr.
rare. It begins with arrival of Vasco da Gama at
Sethi have been residing in Daman since last 20
Calicut, India in 1498 from th Lisbon, Portugal
years. They had a thought of gifting something
and ends with liberation of the land on 19
memorable to the inhabitants of the land and
December, 1961.
complied this beautiful coffee table book which is
The couple has nicely described the history of last in your hands now. Both have worked day and

463 years in this C.T. book. I appreciate the efforts
night to make this book a beautiful and
made by them to compile a beautiful and without memorable piece of historical work.
prejudice historical coffee table book.
I wish this genius couple more success in life and
I wish them great success in all their endeavours. best of luck for their coming projects.


Jai Hind.


















(Praful Patel)
Administrator Lalubhai Patel
Daman & Diu Member of Parliament
Daman & Diu





th
13 October, 2016

I am very happy to know that Mrs. Sunita Sethi & Mr. K. C. Sethi from Daman are compiling a historical It is indeed commendable that Mrs. Sunita Sethi and Mr. K. C. Sethi have, through their untinted efforts

Coffee Table Book on Daman, Diu, Goa, Dadra Nagar Haveli and Portuguese Regime (1510-1961). I compiled and published a Coffee Table Book on the History of Daman, Diu, Goa, D & N. H. and the
am told that this book contains beautiful pictures of historical monuments , buildings and the people Portuguese Regime (1510-1961).
of land along with their importance and detailed description. It starts with arrival of Vasco Da Gama at
This book is a fruit of in-depth research that evocatively describes every event through the passage of
Calicut, India in 1498 and goes through the history of Portuguese Regime for 463 years in Goa, Diu,
history in these territories. The vivid photographs add to the sheen of the book.
Daman, Dadra & Nagar Haveli.
I deeply appreciate the hard work, detailed research and the meticulousness of Mr. & Mrs. Sethi in
It also covers present scenario of the land and people. The Authors wished to make something
putting together the first Coffee Table Book on Daman & Diu and Dadra Nagar Haveli. I wish them
memorable for the people of the area and compiled this beautiful book to reproduce the historical
great success in all their endeavours.
scene of last 518 years in shape of a coffee table book which is being published and released in
nearest future.

Sethi couple has worked day and night to make a beautiful piece of historical work which has never
been made before. It is going to be first book of its kind in history of India. I congratulate them on their

great achievement and convey my best wishes for their new projects to come.
Mr. Vishnu Pandya
Jai Hind President
Gujrat Sahitya Academy
Natubhai G. Patel
Member Of Parliament
Dadra & Nagar Haveli
Silvasa

I am very happy to know that Mrs. Sunita Sethi & Mr. K. C. Sethi from Daman are compiling a historical It is indeed commendable that Mrs. Sunita Sethi and Mr. K. C. Sethi have, through their untinted efforts

Coffee Table Book on Daman, Diu, Goa, Dadra Nagar Haveli and Portuguese Regime (1510-1961). I compiled and published a Coffee Table Book on the History of Daman, Diu, Goa, D & N. H. and the
am told that this book contains beautiful pictures of historical monuments , buildings and the people Portuguese Regime (1510-1961).
of land along with their importance and detailed description. It starts with arrival of Vasco Da Gama at
This book is a fruit of in-depth research that evocatively describes every event through the passage of
Calicut, India in 1498 and goes through the history of Portuguese Regime for 463 years in Goa, Diu,
history in these territories. The vivid photographs add to the sheen of the book.
Daman, Dadra & Nagar Haveli.
I deeply appreciate the hard work, detailed research and the meticulousness of Mr. & Mrs. Sethi in
It also covers present scenario of the land and people. The Authors wished to make something
putting together the first Coffee Table Book on Daman & Diu and Dadra Nagar Haveli. I wish them
memorable for the people of the area and compiled this beautiful book to reproduce the historical
great success in all their endeavours.
scene of last 518 years in shape of a coffee table book which is being published and released in
nearest future.

Sethi couple has worked day and night to make a beautiful piece of historical work which has never
been made before. It is going to be first book of its kind in history of India. I congratulate them on their

great achievement and convey my best wishes for their new projects to come.
Mr. Vishnu Pandya
Jai Hind President
Gujrat Sahitya Academy
Natubhai G. Patel
Member Of Parliament
Dadra & Nagar Haveli
Silvasa

Author's Message
















W e are pleased to see our Coffee Table Mrs. Sunita Sethi wife of Mr. Sethi is a compiler of this Nani (small) Daman which are separated by Daman bats Island, Divar Island, Bom Jesus Basilica, Fort Aguada,
There are two Daman in the city, Moti (big) Daman and
Goa State Museum, Chapora Fort, Cabo de Rama Fort,
book. She has done her job vigorously. She has spent
hours and hours to find and arrange the pictures in
Ganga River, merging Arabian Sea. Following are the
Dona Paula, Mangueshi Temple, The Church of Our Lady
Book on Daman, Diu, Goa, Dadra &
Nagar Haveli during Portuguese
Market, Mollem National park, Casino Cruise, Island Trip
but she could easily come out of countless clicks by
Regime (1510-1961). We have tried our best to beautiful and aesthetic manner. It was a very tough job important places to be visited in Daman. of Immaculate Conception, Kala Academy, Anjuna Flea
NANI DAMAN : Jetty garden, Nani Daman Fort, A Church
reproduce the historical monuments in beautiful pictures Mr. Sethi and other collection by courtesy. in North Goa.
in Nani Daman Fort, Jetty of Nani Daman, Saumdra
and their description in form of a coffee table book. Each
We have tried to post the pictures in proper sections but Narayan temple at Jetty, DMC Market, Jain Temple, Sai DADRA & NAGAR HAVELI : The main attractions are
page speaks of its own beauty and importance. The book
still there may be some mistake for which we need to be Shirdi temple, Satya Narayana Temple, Jala Ram Mandir, Madhuban Dam, Lion Safari, Deer Park, Brindaban
contains four sections i.e., Daman, Diu, Dadra & Nagar
pardoned. Radha Swami Dera, Sea Face Jetty, Devka Garden, Devka Garden, Swaminarayan Temple, Museum, Butterfly Park,
Haveli under Portuguese Regime which also covers Goa Beach, Kadaiya Lake. Khanvel.
since it had been their Governing place and the first This is our second coffee table book. Earlier we had
occupied land by Portuguese in India. Diu and Daman published a Mega CT Book of large size of 15X12'' with a MOTI DAMAN: Moti Daman Fort, Dominican Monastery, We have tried to show all the places mentioned above in
were acquired later and Dadra & Nagar Haveli in the last. title “OUR COFFEE TABLE BOOK, “PASSION” which was Moti Daman Jetty, Daman Municipal Council, Cathedral of our book .We hope you like our work. It will be the matter
Portuguese had been only European country who came to released on 23rd December 2015. It was a limited edition Bom Jesus, Hathi Baugh, Jampore Beach, Light Houses of of great privilege for us if you provide us feedback on
India first (1498) and left in last (1961) among other and contained large size of HD photographs and Daman, The Church Of Remedies, Secretariat, and following contacts.
European settlers. dedicated poetry of Mr. Sethi. The book has been highly beautiful Moti Daman Fort Road.
What's app 9426482714 & 9427851923
appreciated and proved to be a milestone in history of
While introducing ourselves, we would like to state that DIU island is 710 kms. From Daman and important places
'Pictorial Poetry' being the first coffee table book in Email Id: [email protected], [email protected]
we hail from Dabwali / Malout & Bhatinda in Punjab but to visit there are Diu Fort, PaniKotha (Fortim Do Mar), INS
history of English Literature on Photography and poetry
settled in Daman since 1996.K.C. Sethi one of the authors Khukhri, St Thomas Church, Gangeshwar Temple, Declaration: It is declared and stated that some of
together.
is master in English literature (1974) and General Chakratirth Beach, Diu Museum, Jallandhar Beach, historical pictures, information about the monuments and
insurance (1983). A retied officer from United India We have been residing in Daman since 1996 and are Ghogla Beach, St. Paul's Church, Diu Jail, Shell Museum, historical coverage have been obtained from Wikipedia
Insurance Co. Ltd after serving 35 years. Photography, a highly impressed with the religious understanding among Naida Caves, Chapel Of Our Lady Rosary, Sun Rise And and other reliable sources to meet the needs of our book.
Passion; Creative writing and Poetry, a Hunger of this so many communities living together in Daman and Diu. Sun Setting on one and a common view point.
Thanking you
man. Travelling with a motive of photography is their There are four communities of Muslims, two in GOA is 915 Kms from Daman and known to be most
hobby. Till now, He has clicked about 29000 photographs. Christianity, so many among Hindus. All celebrate their Enchanting Tourist Hub in India. Following are the places
His PC itself is a great album of his photographic work. Mr. respective festivals all together. The main business of to be seen in Goa are Baga Beach, Aguada Beach,
Sethi is an active participant of worldwide photography Daman is fishing, hotel & tourism, liquor and imported Sunita Sethi
Arambol Beach, Palolem Beach, Calangute Beach, K.C. Sethi
competitions. “youpic.com” is one of his favorite sites. goods.
Butterfly Beach, Colva Beach, Banalium, Mobor Beach,

Author's Message
















W e are pleased to see our Coffee Table Mrs. Sunita Sethi wife of Mr. Sethi is a compiler of this Nani (small) Daman which are separated by Daman bats Island, Divar Island, Bom Jesus Basilica, Fort Aguada,
There are two Daman in the city, Moti (big) Daman and
Goa State Museum, Chapora Fort, Cabo de Rama Fort,
book. She has done her job vigorously. She has spent
hours and hours to find and arrange the pictures in
Ganga River, merging Arabian Sea. Following are the
Dona Paula, Mangueshi Temple, The Church of Our Lady
Book on Daman, Diu, Goa, Dadra &
Nagar Haveli during Portuguese
Market, Mollem National park, Casino Cruise, Island Trip
but she could easily come out of countless clicks by
Regime (1510-1961). We have tried our best to beautiful and aesthetic manner. It was a very tough job important places to be visited in Daman. of Immaculate Conception, Kala Academy, Anjuna Flea
NANI DAMAN : Jetty garden, Nani Daman Fort, A Church
reproduce the historical monuments in beautiful pictures Mr. Sethi and other collection by courtesy. in North Goa.
in Nani Daman Fort, Jetty of Nani Daman, Saumdra
and their description in form of a coffee table book. Each
We have tried to post the pictures in proper sections but Narayan temple at Jetty, DMC Market, Jain Temple, Sai DADRA & NAGAR HAVELI : The main attractions are
page speaks of its own beauty and importance. The book
still there may be some mistake for which we need to be Shirdi temple, Satya Narayana Temple, Jala Ram Mandir, Madhuban Dam, Lion Safari, Deer Park, Brindaban
contains four sections i.e., Daman, Diu, Dadra & Nagar
pardoned. Radha Swami Dera, Sea Face Jetty, Devka Garden, Devka Garden, Swaminarayan Temple, Museum, Butterfly Park,
Haveli under Portuguese Regime which also covers Goa Beach, Kadaiya Lake. Khanvel.
since it had been their Governing place and the first This is our second coffee table book. Earlier we had
occupied land by Portuguese in India. Diu and Daman published a Mega CT Book of large size of 15X12'' with a MOTI DAMAN: Moti Daman Fort, Dominican Monastery, We have tried to show all the places mentioned above in
were acquired later and Dadra & Nagar Haveli in the last. title “OUR COFFEE TABLE BOOK, “PASSION” which was Moti Daman Jetty, Daman Municipal Council, Cathedral of our book .We hope you like our work. It will be the matter
Portuguese had been only European country who came to released on 23rd December 2015. It was a limited edition Bom Jesus, Hathi Baugh, Jampore Beach, Light Houses of of great privilege for us if you provide us feedback on
India first (1498) and left in last (1961) among other and contained large size of HD photographs and Daman, The Church Of Remedies, Secretariat, and following contacts.
European settlers. dedicated poetry of Mr. Sethi. The book has been highly beautiful Moti Daman Fort Road.
What's app 9426482714 & 9427851923
appreciated and proved to be a milestone in history of
While introducing ourselves, we would like to state that DIU island is 710 kms. From Daman and important places
'Pictorial Poetry' being the first coffee table book in Email Id: [email protected], [email protected]
we hail from Dabwali / Malout & Bhatinda in Punjab but to visit there are Diu Fort, PaniKotha (Fortim Do Mar), INS
history of English Literature on Photography and poetry
settled in Daman since 1996.K.C. Sethi one of the authors Khukhri, St Thomas Church, Gangeshwar Temple, Declaration: It is declared and stated that some of
together.
is master in English literature (1974) and General Chakratirth Beach, Diu Museum, Jallandhar Beach, historical pictures, information about the monuments and
insurance (1983). A retied officer from United India We have been residing in Daman since 1996 and are Ghogla Beach, St. Paul's Church, Diu Jail, Shell Museum, historical coverage have been obtained from Wikipedia
Insurance Co. Ltd after serving 35 years. Photography, a highly impressed with the religious understanding among Naida Caves, Chapel Of Our Lady Rosary, Sun Rise And and other reliable sources to meet the needs of our book.
Passion; Creative writing and Poetry, a Hunger of this so many communities living together in Daman and Diu. Sun Setting on one and a common view point.
Thanking you
man. Travelling with a motive of photography is their There are four communities of Muslims, two in GOA is 915 Kms from Daman and known to be most
hobby. Till now, He has clicked about 29000 photographs. Christianity, so many among Hindus. All celebrate their Enchanting Tourist Hub in India. Following are the places
His PC itself is a great album of his photographic work. Mr. respective festivals all together. The main business of to be seen in Goa are Baga Beach, Aguada Beach,
Sethi is an active participant of worldwide photography Daman is fishing, hotel & tourism, liquor and imported Sunita Sethi
Arambol Beach, Palolem Beach, Calangute Beach, K.C. Sethi
competitions. “youpic.com” is one of his favorite sites. goods.
Butterfly Beach, Colva Beach, Banalium, Mobor Beach,

Contents





Daman (damão) & Introduction 2 to 57
Beaches in Daman 4, 5, 8, 9, 16, 17, 31
Forts in Daman 6, 10, 11, 13
Education in Daman, Daman Light Houses 14, 15
Portuguese's Damão (Daman) By Chance 18, 19
Churches in Daman 20, 21, 22, 23, 32, 33
Culture, Religion & Festivals 24, 25, 26, 27, 40, 41,
51, 54, 55
Economy of Daman 28, 29, 46, 47
Youth of Daman 34, 35, 36, 37
Jetty of Nani & Moti Daman 38, 39
Sea Coast of Daman 42, 43
Why Does India Have Union Territories? 44, 45
Red Passport or Blue Passport? 48, 49
Old and New 50, 56, 57
Daman Municipal Council 52, 53


Diu, A Lonely Planet... 58-109
History of Diu 58 to 85
Diu Fort 66, 67, 70, 71, 80, 81, 106, 107
Religion, Churches and Museum 68, 82, 83, 84, 85,
86, 87
Beaches of Diu 69, 72, 73, 88, 90, 91, 94, 95, 98, 99,
102, 103,
104, 105
Hokka Trees 74, 75
Panikotha of Diu Island, Lighthouse 76, 77, 89
Enchanting Sunrise and Sunset in Diu 92, 93
Art and Craft 96, 97, 100, 101, 108, 109
Arrival of Vasco Da Gama 110-111

Daman, Diu, Goa, D.&N.H. under Portuguese
Regime (1510-1961) 112 to 147
How Portuguese Arrived in India? 112, 113, 114,
115
Churches in Goa 116, 117, 118, 119, 134, 135, 138,
139
Currency-coins and Paper Money 120, 121, 122,
123, 132
Portuguese Postal Stamps in India 124, 125
Culture and Religion during Portuguese 126, 127,
133
Why Portuguese Came to India? 128, 129
Chronology of Portuguese Being in India 130, 131
Beaches of Goa & Portuguese Monuments 136, 137,
142, 143
Forts of Goa 140, 141
Liberation Movement of Goa, Diu, Daman 144 to
147


Dadra and Nagar Haveli 148-181
Culture & Festivals 152, 153, 159, 160, 161, 162,
163, 168, 169
Religion 154, 155, 164, 165, 177
Parks & Dam 156, 157, 158, 174, 175, 176
Vasona Lion Safari 166, 167
Art & Craft 170, 171

Contents





Daman (damão) & Introduction 2 to 57
Beaches in Daman 4, 5, 8, 9, 16, 17, 31
Forts in Daman 6, 10, 11, 13
Education in Daman, Daman Light Houses 14, 15
Portuguese's Damão (Daman) By Chance 18, 19
Churches in Daman 20, 21, 22, 23, 32, 33
Culture, Religion & Festivals 24, 25, 26, 27, 40, 41,
51, 54, 55
Economy of Daman 28, 29, 46, 47
Youth of Daman 34, 35, 36, 37
Jetty of Nani & Moti Daman 38, 39
Sea Coast of Daman 42, 43
Why Does India Have Union Territories? 44, 45
Red Passport or Blue Passport? 48, 49
Old and New 50, 56, 57
Daman Municipal Council 52, 53


Diu, A Lonely Planet... 58-109
History of Diu 58 to 85
Diu Fort 66, 67, 70, 71, 80, 81, 106, 107
Religion, Churches and Museum 68, 82, 83, 84, 85,
86, 87
Beaches of Diu 69, 72, 73, 88, 90, 91, 94, 95, 98, 99,
102, 103,
104, 105
Hokka Trees 74, 75
Panikotha of Diu Island, Lighthouse 76, 77, 89
Enchanting Sunrise and Sunset in Diu 92, 93
Art and Craft 96, 97, 100, 101, 108, 109
Arrival of Vasco Da Gama 110-111

Daman, Diu, Goa, D.&N.H. under Portuguese
Regime (1510-1961) 112 to 147
How Portuguese Arrived in India? 112, 113, 114,
115
Churches in Goa 116, 117, 118, 119, 134, 135, 138,
139
Currency-coins and Paper Money 120, 121, 122,
123, 132
Portuguese Postal Stamps in India 124, 125
Culture and Religion during Portuguese 126, 127,
133
Why Portuguese Came to India? 128, 129
Chronology of Portuguese Being in India 130, 131
Beaches of Goa & Portuguese Monuments 136, 137,
142, 143
Forts of Goa 140, 141
Liberation Movement of Goa, Diu, Daman 144 to
147


Dadra and Nagar Haveli 148-181
Culture & Festivals 152, 153, 159, 160, 161, 162,
163, 168, 169
Religion 154, 155, 164, 165, 177
Parks & Dam 156, 157, 158, 174, 175, 176
Vasona Lion Safari 166, 167
Art & Craft 170, 171

Daman (Damão)




1961, when they became part of India.
Introduction... Daman was acquired by the Portuguese from the Shah of Gujarat. at a distance of about 710 kms. Daman is the head Quarter of this
Union Territory. Daman is on main land near southern portion
of Gujarat State. Vapi is the nearest Railway Station (11 kms) which
They noticed the port of Daman for the first time in 1523. They
T he Portuguese acquired Daman and Diu as part of Sé Matriz about the turn of the 17th century; the cathedral remains a attacked it several times and finally obtained it in 1559 by means of a 167 kms from Mumbai Central and 95 kms from Surat towards
is on Western Railway between Mumbai and Vadodra. Vapi is
treaty with the Shah. Thereafter it was under the rule of Portuguese till
Vadodra. "Daman Road" had been the name of Vapi Railway
its liberation in 1961, Before Portuguese, Mahmud Shah Begada,
station earlier.
sultan of Gujarat, seems to have conquered fort Parnera on the river
landmark today. Renowned for its docks and shipbuilding yards,
their grand design to control the trade of the Indian
Ocean. In 1535, under a treaty with Sultan Bahadur
Shah of Gujarat, the Portuguese built a fort at Diu, an important port Daman (known in Portuguese as Damão) was conquered/occupied by Par and port of Daman and levied tribute from Jagatshah in 1465. Diu is an island near Una of Junagarh District in Gujarat State. Nearest
the Portuguese in 1559. Both Daman and Diu were subject to the
Naranshah who succeeded Jagatshah ruled from A.D. 1470 to 1500
Railway Station is Delwada at the distance of 9 kms from Diu. But
on the flourishing commercial and pilgrimage routes between India governor-general of Goa as part of the Portuguese overseas province and Dharmshah II from 1500 to 1531. important trains are linked with Veraval which is 90 kms from Diu. A
and the Middle East. By the mid-1550s all Gujarati ships entering and Estado da India (State of India). They remained under Portuguese rule Union Territory of Daman and Diu comprises two districts namely portion of Diu District is on main land which is named as Ghoghla. A
leaving the Gulf of Khambhat (Cambay) ports were required to call at for more than four centuries, though the decline of the Portuguese Daman and Diu. Both Districts are situated on western coast of India small part of Diu known as Simbor is situated in Gujarat.
Diu to pay Portuguese duties. In Diu the Portuguese constructed a empire in Asia greatly diminished their strategic significance. Daman
Jesuit college which was converted into the majestic Cathedral of and Diu survived as outposts of Portuguese overseas territory until

2 daman (damão) introduction 3

Daman (Damão)




1961, when they became part of India.
Introduction... Daman was acquired by the Portuguese from the Shah of Gujarat. at a distance of about 710 kms. Daman is the head Quarter of this
Union Territory. Daman is on main land near southern portion
of Gujarat State. Vapi is the nearest Railway Station (11 kms) which
They noticed the port of Daman for the first time in 1523. They
T he Portuguese acquired Daman and Diu as part of Sé Matriz about the turn of the 17th century; the cathedral remains a attacked it several times and finally obtained it in 1559 by means of a 167 kms from Mumbai Central and 95 kms from Surat towards
is on Western Railway between Mumbai and Vadodra. Vapi is
treaty with the Shah. Thereafter it was under the rule of Portuguese till
Vadodra. "Daman Road" had been the name of Vapi Railway
its liberation in 1961, Before Portuguese, Mahmud Shah Begada,
station earlier.
sultan of Gujarat, seems to have conquered fort Parnera on the river
landmark today. Renowned for its docks and shipbuilding yards,
their grand design to control the trade of the Indian
Ocean. In 1535, under a treaty with Sultan Bahadur
Shah of Gujarat, the Portuguese built a fort at Diu, an important port Daman (known in Portuguese as Damão) was conquered/occupied by Par and port of Daman and levied tribute from Jagatshah in 1465. Diu is an island near Una of Junagarh District in Gujarat State. Nearest
the Portuguese in 1559. Both Daman and Diu were subject to the
Naranshah who succeeded Jagatshah ruled from A.D. 1470 to 1500
Railway Station is Delwada at the distance of 9 kms from Diu. But
on the flourishing commercial and pilgrimage routes between India governor-general of Goa as part of the Portuguese overseas province and Dharmshah II from 1500 to 1531. important trains are linked with Veraval which is 90 kms from Diu. A
and the Middle East. By the mid-1550s all Gujarati ships entering and Estado da India (State of India). They remained under Portuguese rule Union Territory of Daman and Diu comprises two districts namely portion of Diu District is on main land which is named as Ghoghla. A
leaving the Gulf of Khambhat (Cambay) ports were required to call at for more than four centuries, though the decline of the Portuguese Daman and Diu. Both Districts are situated on western coast of India small part of Diu known as Simbor is situated in Gujarat.
Diu to pay Portuguese duties. In Diu the Portuguese constructed a empire in Asia greatly diminished their strategic significance. Daman
Jesuit college which was converted into the majestic Cathedral of and Diu survived as outposts of Portuguese overseas territory until

2 daman (damão) introduction 3

HISTORY & GEOGRAPHY


After Liberation on 19th December, 1961 from Portuguese Rule of
more than four centuries, Daman and Diu became a part of the Union
Territory of Goa, Daman and Diu under Government of India. After
delinking of Goa, which attained statehood, Union Territory of Daman
and Diu came into existence on 30th May, 1987.
GEOGRAPHY

Daman lies on an alluvial coastal plain, although outcrops of basalt
create low plateaus and promontories in the area. The Daman Ganga
River flows through the territory, with Daman town situated where
the river enters the Arabian Sea.

Mean daily maximum temperatures range from the mid-80s F (near
30 °C) in January to the low 90s F (about 34°C) in May. Annual
rainfall, received mainly between June and September, averages
about 80 inches (2,000 mm).
The people of Daman are predominantly Hindu, with small Muslim
and Christian minorities. Gujarati is the main language. Less than
one-tenth of the territory's population consists of Scheduled Tribes
(Being considered indigenous minority people with low standards of
living and backward class community). Of these communities the
Dubla, Dhodia, and Varli are the largest groups.
Agriculture and fishing dominate the economies of Daman. Rice, Ragi
(also called finger millet), pulses (legumes), and beans are among the
main crops of Daman and Diu. A smaller portion of land is cultivated
in Diu than in Daman, however. Much of the industrial growth of the
territory has been promoted through the efforts of the government.
The largest town of the territory-Daman is a commercial center.
Liquor, plastic & wind mill industry is main source of Government
revenue and employment for both genders.
The administrative districts of Daman and Diu together constitute a
centrally governed union territory. The territory is headed by an
administrator, who is appointed by the central Indian government.
The Administrator of Daman and Diu also administrator Dadra &
Nagar Haveli another union territory situated at 32 kms from Daman.
But latest changes have been effected by Ministry of Home Affairs,
New Delhi who separated the administrates of Daman & Diu from
Dadra & Nagar Haveli. A political personality has appointed as
administrator of Daman & Diu The Administrator earlier looking both
union territories has been shifted to Silvasa to administrate union
territory of Dadra & Nagar Haveli.
AFTER 1947
At the time of the British Indian Empire's dissolution in 1947,
Portuguese India was subdivided into three districts located on
modern-day India's western coast, sometimes referred to collectively spite of this, Portugal only recognized Indian control in 1975, after the country known as Lata which was one of the seven divisions of the Portuguese rule of about 450 years apart, Daman and Diu has been
as Goa: These were Goa, Daman (Portuguese: Damão) which Carnation Revolution and the fall of the Estado Novo regime. Aparanta or Konkan Vishaya between second century B. C. to part of Gujarat. The two territories were noted for their weaving,
included the inland enclaves of Dadra and Nagar Haveli; and Diu. thirteenth century A. D. Diu, another Portuguese possession dyeing and trade with the Middle East countries. Both Daman and Diu
As part of the all-India project the ethnographic survey of Daman and
Portugal lost effective control of the enclaves of Dadra and Nagar described as part of Saurashtra coastal belt, has been well known enjoyed a significant position for their docks, ship-building yards and
Diu was taken up for the first time. Twenty-eight communities were
Haveli in 1954, and finally the rest of the overseas territory in since Pauranic period as Jalandhar Kshetra and Mani Nagar which trade of cotton fabrics, opium and the unique art of turtle-shell craft
identified and studied. Daman, one of the three Portuguese
December 1961, when it was taken by India after military action. In was under Yadavas lead by Krishna Vasudeva. It was known as one of developed during Portuguese regime. The communities studied under
possessions on South Gujarat coastal strips, formed part of the
the best sea-ports and naval base from 14th to 16th century A. D. The the project, include the fisher folk, tribal, peasants, traders, weavers,

4 daman (damão) introduction 5

HISTORY & GEOGRAPHY


After Liberation on 19th December, 1961 from Portuguese Rule of
more than four centuries, Daman and Diu became a part of the Union
Territory of Goa, Daman and Diu under Government of India. After
delinking of Goa, which attained statehood, Union Territory of Daman
and Diu came into existence on 30th May, 1987.
GEOGRAPHY

Daman lies on an alluvial coastal plain, although outcrops of basalt
create low plateaus and promontories in the area. The Daman Ganga
River flows through the territory, with Daman town situated where
the river enters the Arabian Sea.

Mean daily maximum temperatures range from the mid-80s F (near
30 °C) in January to the low 90s F (about 34°C) in May. Annual
rainfall, received mainly between June and September, averages
about 80 inches (2,000 mm).
The people of Daman are predominantly Hindu, with small Muslim
and Christian minorities. Gujarati is the main language. Less than
one-tenth of the territory's population consists of Scheduled Tribes
(Being considered indigenous minority people with low standards of
living and backward class community). Of these communities the
Dubla, Dhodia, and Varli are the largest groups.
Agriculture and fishing dominate the economies of Daman. Rice, Ragi
(also called finger millet), pulses (legumes), and beans are among the
main crops of Daman and Diu. A smaller portion of land is cultivated
in Diu than in Daman, however. Much of the industrial growth of the
territory has been promoted through the efforts of the government.
The largest town of the territory-Daman is a commercial center.
Liquor, plastic & wind mill industry is main source of Government
revenue and employment for both genders.
The administrative districts of Daman and Diu together constitute a
centrally governed union territory. The territory is headed by an
administrator, who is appointed by the central Indian government.
The Administrator of Daman and Diu also administrator Dadra &
Nagar Haveli another union territory situated at 32 kms from Daman.
But latest changes have been effected by Ministry of Home Affairs,
New Delhi who separated the administrates of Daman & Diu from
Dadra & Nagar Haveli. A political personality has appointed as
administrator of Daman & Diu The Administrator earlier looking both
union territories has been shifted to Silvasa to administrate union
territory of Dadra & Nagar Haveli.
AFTER 1947
At the time of the British Indian Empire's dissolution in 1947,
Portuguese India was subdivided into three districts located on
modern-day India's western coast, sometimes referred to collectively spite of this, Portugal only recognized Indian control in 1975, after the country known as Lata which was one of the seven divisions of the Portuguese rule of about 450 years apart, Daman and Diu has been
as Goa: These were Goa, Daman (Portuguese: Damão) which Carnation Revolution and the fall of the Estado Novo regime. Aparanta or Konkan Vishaya between second century B. C. to part of Gujarat. The two territories were noted for their weaving,
included the inland enclaves of Dadra and Nagar Haveli; and Diu. thirteenth century A. D. Diu, another Portuguese possession dyeing and trade with the Middle East countries. Both Daman and Diu
As part of the all-India project the ethnographic survey of Daman and
Portugal lost effective control of the enclaves of Dadra and Nagar described as part of Saurashtra coastal belt, has been well known enjoyed a significant position for their docks, ship-building yards and
Diu was taken up for the first time. Twenty-eight communities were
Haveli in 1954, and finally the rest of the overseas territory in since Pauranic period as Jalandhar Kshetra and Mani Nagar which trade of cotton fabrics, opium and the unique art of turtle-shell craft
identified and studied. Daman, one of the three Portuguese
December 1961, when it was taken by India after military action. In was under Yadavas lead by Krishna Vasudeva. It was known as one of developed during Portuguese regime. The communities studied under
possessions on South Gujarat coastal strips, formed part of the
the best sea-ports and naval base from 14th to 16th century A. D. The the project, include the fisher folk, tribal, peasants, traders, weavers,

4 daman (damão) introduction 5





FORT OF MOTI DAMAN 500 feet high and carry angle-like citadels. The terrace region of the
fort of Moti Daman is well-connected to the ground region with a
Moti Daman fort is a colossal structure that was constructed in the flight of steps. The inside wall of the fort consists of barracks, which is
year 1559 A.D. It covers a total land area of 30,000 square meters. the dwelling place of the army personnels. The gateway that is
The fort has two entrance passages and 10 citadels. The fort is located in the southern side of the fort has various inscriptions. These
surrounded by a moat, which links the river to the sea. It has been inscriptions tell the tale of Moti Daman fort. The northern gateway
built in the shape of a polygon and has projections that emerge out at also has inscriptions embedded on it. These writings embedded
regular intervals from the central fort. These projections are about within the gate walls give the actual date of construction of the fort.
































































The moss-walled Fort of Moti Daman dominates the landscape, a fort wall was once a Dominican monastery and flourishing centre of
massive sprawl, whose construction began in mid of 15th century theological studies; history is silent on how it declined. On the third
and went on till the end of the 16th century. You can Spend a Sunday of December, a public mass is held to commemorate its
pleasant morning wandering around the neat, well maintained patron, Saint Dominic. The seventeenth century Church of Bom
grounds which house the Governor's residence, a church, post Jesus has a dramatic, beautiful altar featuring painted sculptures of
office, hospital, and nunnery. The quaint cottages were home to the seven Christian saints, set into arches. Thousands of tourist every
Portuguese gentry. The newish road that girdles the Fort is now a year visit this truly interesting place. It unfolds to the visitors its
popular promenade. The large, still impressive ruin visible from the which historical diversity.

forts 11

FORT OF MOTI DAMAN 500 feet high and carry angle-like citadels. The terrace region of the
fort of Moti Daman is well-connected to the ground region with a
Moti Daman fort is a colossal structure that was constructed in the flight of steps. The inside wall of the fort consists of barracks, which is
year 1559 A.D. It covers a total land area of 30,000 square meters. the dwelling place of the army personnels. The gateway that is
The fort has two entrance passages and 10 citadels. The fort is located in the southern side of the fort has various inscriptions. These
surrounded by a moat, which links the river to the sea. It has been inscriptions tell the tale of Moti Daman fort. The northern gateway
built in the shape of a polygon and has projections that emerge out at also has inscriptions embedded on it. These writings embedded
regular intervals from the central fort. These projections are about within the gate walls give the actual date of construction of the fort.
































































The moss-walled Fort of Moti Daman dominates the landscape, a fort wall was once a Dominican monastery and flourishing centre of
massive sprawl, whose construction began in mid of 15th century theological studies; history is silent on how it declined. On the third
and went on till the end of the 16th century. You can Spend a Sunday of December, a public mass is held to commemorate its
pleasant morning wandering around the neat, well maintained patron, Saint Dominic. The seventeenth century Church of Bom
grounds which house the Governor's residence, a church, post Jesus has a dramatic, beautiful altar featuring painted sculptures of
office, hospital, and nunnery. The quaint cottages were home to the seven Christian saints, set into arches. Thousands of tourist every
Portuguese gentry. The newish road that girdles the Fort is now a year visit this truly interesting place. It unfolds to the visitors its
popular promenade. The large, still impressive ruin visible from the which historical diversity.

forts 11





Moti Daman Fort continued... new Lighthouse when the old one is situated inside fort. Moti Daman Moti Daman Fort continued... new Lighthouse when the old one is situated inside fort. Moti Daman

fort is known for its beauty and ancient architecture. Most of fort is known for its beauty and ancient architecture. Most of
Government Offices are situated inside the fort. Famous churches of
O n right side page you can see an old monument Daman, The historical Municipal Council, museum, Govt. Hospital, O n right side page you can see an old monument Daman, The historical Municipal Council, museum, Govt. Hospital,
Government Offices are situated inside the fort. Famous churches of
known to be a famous rear side gateway of Moti
known to be a famous rear side gateway of Moti
Daman Jail, government Press, War memorial, Beautiful houses with
Daman Jail, government Press, War memorial, Beautiful houses with
Daman fort and the picture below is of a famous
Daman fort and the picture below is of a famous
old architecture, Daman Secretariat and Daman House, Our Lady Of
old architecture, Daman Secretariat and Daman House, Our Lady Of
War Memorial in Moti Daman. This rear gate of
War Memorial in Moti Daman. This rear gate of
Moti Daman Fort now has become entrance to the fort since abandon Fatima Convent School, Daman Courts and many parks are situated Moti Daman Fort now has become entrance to the fort since abandon Fatima Convent School, Daman Courts and many parks are situated
here. Most Interesting thing of this fort is that all the roads inside
here. Most Interesting thing of this fort is that all the roads inside
of old bridge over Daman Ganga river which was a way between Moti cross each other to make beautiful plus signs. The fort is packed with of old bridge over Daman Ganga river which was a way between Moti cross each other to make beautiful plus signs. The fort is packed with
Daman and Nani Daman. Earlier this gate was an outer gate leading lush green plants, palm trees, oak trees, multi colour flowers, classic Daman and Nani Daman. Earlier this gate was an outer gate leading lush green plants, palm trees, oak trees, multi colour flowers, classic
to Moti Daman area, Jampore Beach, many churches and parks in roadside lights that make it more enchanting and soothing to heart to Moti Daman area, Jampore Beach, many churches and parks in roadside lights that make it more enchanting and soothing to heart
Moti Daman. A new bridge for pedestrian and two wheelers is now as soon you enter the fort. A few cannons are still seen on the walls of Moti Daman. A new bridge for pedestrian and two wheelers is now as soon you enter the fort. A few cannons are still seen on the walls of
under construction to connect Moti Daman and Nani Daman Jetties the fort in rustic look. The old but beautiful light house situated in a under construction to connect Moti Daman and Nani Daman Jetties the fort in rustic look. The old but beautiful light house situated in a
that will help public to visit Moti Daman for enjoyment and tourism. corner of fort remind of old times. This light house got retired when that will help public to visit Moti Daman for enjoyment and tourism. corner of fort remind of old times. This light house got retired when
At present they have to come through a big bridge made for all sort of new lighthouse came in to its existence in April 1999. Mr. Sethi one of At present they have to come through a big bridge made for all sort of new lighthouse came in to its existence in April 1999. Mr. Sethi one of
Vehicles. Moreover it covers a distance of 3 kms from Nani Daman the authors has dedicated a heart touching poem to the light houses Vehicles. Moreover it covers a distance of 3 kms from Nani Daman the authors has dedicated a heart touching poem to the light houses
Jetty to Moti Daman Jetty. Local Government has made beautiful park of Daman. During our study about Moti Daman fort, we have come to Jetty to Moti Daman Jetty. Local Government has made beautiful park of Daman. During our study about Moti Daman fort, we have come to
along the surrounding wall of fort. Flood lights are also installed to know that a famous Portuguese poet had been staying in a small along the surrounding wall of fort. Flood lights are also installed to know that a famous Portuguese poet had been staying in a small
beautify this monument in dark too. The outer Road of fort leads to house situated at the entrance of this fort .He was Mr. Bocage, born in beautify this monument in dark too. The outer Road of fort leads to house situated at the entrance of this fort .He was Mr. Bocage, born in

Moti Daman Fort continued... new Lighthouse when the old one is situated inside fort. Moti Daman Moti Daman Fort continued... new Lighthouse when the old one is situated inside fort. Moti Daman

fort is known for its beauty and ancient architecture. Most of fort is known for its beauty and ancient architecture. Most of
Government Offices are situated inside the fort. Famous churches of
O n right side page you can see an old monument Daman, The historical Municipal Council, museum, Govt. Hospital, O n right side page you can see an old monument Daman, The historical Municipal Council, museum, Govt. Hospital,
Government Offices are situated inside the fort. Famous churches of
known to be a famous rear side gateway of Moti
known to be a famous rear side gateway of Moti
Daman Jail, government Press, War memorial, Beautiful houses with
Daman Jail, government Press, War memorial, Beautiful houses with
Daman fort and the picture below is of a famous
Daman fort and the picture below is of a famous
old architecture, Daman Secretariat and Daman House, Our Lady Of
old architecture, Daman Secretariat and Daman House, Our Lady Of
War Memorial in Moti Daman. This rear gate of
War Memorial in Moti Daman. This rear gate of
Moti Daman Fort now has become entrance to the fort since abandon Fatima Convent School, Daman Courts and many parks are situated Moti Daman Fort now has become entrance to the fort since abandon Fatima Convent School, Daman Courts and many parks are situated
here. Most Interesting thing of this fort is that all the roads inside
here. Most Interesting thing of this fort is that all the roads inside
of old bridge over Daman Ganga river which was a way between Moti cross each other to make beautiful plus signs. The fort is packed with of old bridge over Daman Ganga river which was a way between Moti cross each other to make beautiful plus signs. The fort is packed with
Daman and Nani Daman. Earlier this gate was an outer gate leading lush green plants, palm trees, oak trees, multi colour flowers, classic Daman and Nani Daman. Earlier this gate was an outer gate leading lush green plants, palm trees, oak trees, multi colour flowers, classic
to Moti Daman area, Jampore Beach, many churches and parks in roadside lights that make it more enchanting and soothing to heart to Moti Daman area, Jampore Beach, many churches and parks in roadside lights that make it more enchanting and soothing to heart
Moti Daman. A new bridge for pedestrian and two wheelers is now as soon you enter the fort. A few cannons are still seen on the walls of Moti Daman. A new bridge for pedestrian and two wheelers is now as soon you enter the fort. A few cannons are still seen on the walls of
under construction to connect Moti Daman and Nani Daman Jetties the fort in rustic look. The old but beautiful light house situated in a under construction to connect Moti Daman and Nani Daman Jetties the fort in rustic look. The old but beautiful light house situated in a
that will help public to visit Moti Daman for enjoyment and tourism. corner of fort remind of old times. This light house got retired when that will help public to visit Moti Daman for enjoyment and tourism. corner of fort remind of old times. This light house got retired when
At present they have to come through a big bridge made for all sort of new lighthouse came in to its existence in April 1999. Mr. Sethi one of At present they have to come through a big bridge made for all sort of new lighthouse came in to its existence in April 1999. Mr. Sethi one of
Vehicles. Moreover it covers a distance of 3 kms from Nani Daman the authors has dedicated a heart touching poem to the light houses Vehicles. Moreover it covers a distance of 3 kms from Nani Daman the authors has dedicated a heart touching poem to the light houses
Jetty to Moti Daman Jetty. Local Government has made beautiful park of Daman. During our study about Moti Daman fort, we have come to Jetty to Moti Daman Jetty. Local Government has made beautiful park of Daman. During our study about Moti Daman fort, we have come to
along the surrounding wall of fort. Flood lights are also installed to know that a famous Portuguese poet had been staying in a small along the surrounding wall of fort. Flood lights are also installed to know that a famous Portuguese poet had been staying in a small
beautify this monument in dark too. The outer Road of fort leads to house situated at the entrance of this fort .He was Mr. Bocage, born in beautify this monument in dark too. The outer Road of fort leads to house situated at the entrance of this fort .He was Mr. Bocage, born in

Poet Bocage




















the Portuguese city of Setúbal, in 1765, to José Luís Soares de
Barbosa and Mariana Joaquina Xavier l'Hedois Lustoff du Bocage, of
French family.

Mr. Bocage began to make verses in infancy, and being somewhat of
a prodigy grew up to be flattered, self-conscious and unstable. At the
age of fourteen, he suddenly left school and joined the 7th Infantry
Regiment; but tiring of garrison life at Setúbal after two years, he
decided to enter the Portuguese navy. He was posted in Goa, where
he used to write his poetry also. Once he compared the heroic
traditions of Portugal in Asia, which had induced him to leave home,
with the reality, and wrote his satirical sonnets on The Decadence of
the Portuguese Empire in Asia, and those addressed to Afonso de
Albuquerque and D. João de Castro. The irritation caused by these
satires, together with rivalries in love affairs, made it advisable for
him to leave Goa, and early in 1789 he obtained the post of
lieutenant of the infantry company at Damão, (DAMAN) India; In
1801 his poetical rivalry with Macedo became more acute and
personal, and ended by drawing from Bocage a stinging extempore
poem, Pena de Talião, which remains a monument to his powers of
invective. In 1804 the illness (syphilis) from which he suffered
increased, and the approach of death inspired some beautiful

Poet Bocage




















the Portuguese city of Setúbal, in 1765, to José Luís Soares de
Barbosa and Mariana Joaquina Xavier l'Hedois Lustoff du Bocage, of
French family.

Mr. Bocage began to make verses in infancy, and being somewhat of
a prodigy grew up to be flattered, self-conscious and unstable. At the
age of fourteen, he suddenly left school and joined the 7th Infantry
Regiment; but tiring of garrison life at Setúbal after two years, he
decided to enter the Portuguese navy. He was posted in Goa, where
he used to write his poetry also. Once he compared the heroic
traditions of Portugal in Asia, which had induced him to leave home,
with the reality, and wrote his satirical sonnets on The Decadence of
the Portuguese Empire in Asia, and those addressed to Afonso de
Albuquerque and D. João de Castro. The irritation caused by these
satires, together with rivalries in love affairs, made it advisable for
him to leave Goa, and early in 1789 he obtained the post of
lieutenant of the infantry company at Damão, (DAMAN) India; In
1801 his poetical rivalry with Macedo became more acute and
personal, and ended by drawing from Bocage a stinging extempore
poem, Pena de Talião, which remains a monument to his powers of
invective. In 1804 the illness (syphilis) from which he suffered
increased, and the approach of death inspired some beautiful





WHY DO WE HAVE UNION TERRITORIES? of organizations, subtracted the territories of Dadra and Nagar Haveli
from Portuguese India in 1954. Although it enjoyed de facto
What purpose do Union territories serve? Why are these union independence, Dadra and Nagar Haveli were still recognized
territories not states or regions in a state? internationally (e.g., by the International Court of Justice) as
In India there are seven union territories being governed by Portuguese possessions. The residents of the former colony
Government of India (1) Delhi (2) Andaman and Nicobar Islands (3) requested the government of India for administrative help. K.G.
Lakshadeep (4) Daman and Diu (5) Dadra & Nagar Haveli (6) Badlani, an officer of the Indian Administrative Service (IAS) was sent
Pondicherry (7) Chandigarh Union Territories in India are those as the administrator. From 1954 to 1961, the territory was
regions that are too small to be a state. And too unique to be merged administered by a body called the Varishta Panchayat of free Dadra
as a part of another state. and Nagar Haveli.
too far: Andaman & Nicobar Islands And Lakshadweep islands are Special status: Chandigarh is a major city that was claimed by both
too distant from any Indian state and it is not feasible to be managed Punjab and Haryana when these states were divided in 1966. Since,
by an another state. However, it is not big enough to be a state of its neither state wanted to give up, the central government made it an
own. Thus, the central government manages that territory by UT with a neutral ownership. Delhi, it is a capital region and thus has
providing a local representative who will represent the region's a special status like Washington DC & many such capitals.
interests. Have a different colonial heritage: Pondicherry was a French
Union Territories to States: Many of the present states were Union
colony, & Daman & Diu, Dadra & Nagar Haveli were all Portuguese Territories once. Eventually, the local politicians convinced the Central
colonies. For centuries, these were managed with a different government to upgrade their UT to a state with limited powers.
language, different culture and different system. They didn't want to Himachal Pradesh got the upgrade in 1971, Manipur, Meghalaya &
join the nearby states that were British colonies and with very Tripura in 1972, Goa, and Mizoram & Arunachal in 1987.
different systems.
Union territories of India have special rights and status due to their
Dadra and Nagar Haveli: After India attained Independence in 1947,
constitutional formation and development.
the residents of Dadra and Nagar Haveli, with the help of volunteers


















































44 daman (damão)

WHY DO WE HAVE UNION TERRITORIES? of organizations, subtracted the territories of Dadra and Nagar Haveli
from Portuguese India in 1954. Although it enjoyed de facto
What purpose do Union territories serve? Why are these union independence, Dadra and Nagar Haveli were still recognized
territories not states or regions in a state? internationally (e.g., by the International Court of Justice) as
In India there are seven union territories being governed by Portuguese possessions. The residents of the former colony
Government of India (1) Delhi (2) Andaman and Nicobar Islands (3) requested the government of India for administrative help. K.G.
Lakshadeep (4) Daman and Diu (5) Dadra & Nagar Haveli (6) Badlani, an officer of the Indian Administrative Service (IAS) was sent
Pondicherry (7) Chandigarh Union Territories in India are those as the administrator. From 1954 to 1961, the territory was
regions that are too small to be a state. And too unique to be merged administered by a body called the Varishta Panchayat of free Dadra
as a part of another state. and Nagar Haveli.
too far: Andaman & Nicobar Islands And Lakshadweep islands are Special status: Chandigarh is a major city that was claimed by both
too distant from any Indian state and it is not feasible to be managed Punjab and Haryana when these states were divided in 1966. Since,
by an another state. However, it is not big enough to be a state of its neither state wanted to give up, the central government made it an
own. Thus, the central government manages that territory by UT with a neutral ownership. Delhi, it is a capital region and thus has
providing a local representative who will represent the region's a special status like Washington DC & many such capitals.
interests. Have a different colonial heritage: Pondicherry was a French
Union Territories to States: Many of the present states were Union
colony, & Daman & Diu, Dadra & Nagar Haveli were all Portuguese Territories once. Eventually, the local politicians convinced the Central
colonies. For centuries, these were managed with a different government to upgrade their UT to a state with limited powers.
language, different culture and different system. They didn't want to Himachal Pradesh got the upgrade in 1971, Manipur, Meghalaya &
join the nearby states that were British colonies and with very Tripura in 1972, Goa, and Mizoram & Arunachal in 1987.
different systems.
Union territories of India have special rights and status due to their
Dadra and Nagar Haveli: After India attained Independence in 1947,
constitutional formation and development.
the residents of Dadra and Nagar Haveli, with the help of volunteers


















































44 daman (damão)

Church is well maintained and the interiors are beautifully done" architecture and engineering genius of the Portuguese. The intricately religious edifices of the city, this church reflects colonial influences it
"This church is one of the oldest ones in Daman. Beautiful wooden carved gateways, artistically done up interiors and rosewood altars of had in the past."
carvings done all along, maintained well. Nice place to visit, this this shrine are at their best, even after several years. Six statues of Moti Daman also houses St. Paul's Church near to this church. Our
church is located inside the fort area. One can have a look at its revered saints, which are highly aesthetic in appeal, can be found on Lady of Fatima Convent School runs in its premises. It was one of the
history also of other monuments inside the fort." the southern entrance of this church." highest churches in Daman and was visible from far off places in
"This church has a Portuguese architectural style, along with a carved Daman. But it has a wreckage look now. Without its roof it stands but
"If you are in Daman, just have a look. It is very old church. You can see
doorway, decorated interiors and ceiling. There are around six statues the walls are still stand very high. Restructuring of roof and this high
old lamp posts fixed along the road. It is not maintained so good but I



32 daman (damão) churches 33

Church is well maintained and the interiors are beautifully done" architecture and engineering genius of the Portuguese. The intricately religious edifices of the city, this church reflects colonial influences it
"This church is one of the oldest ones in Daman. Beautiful wooden carved gateways, artistically done up interiors and rosewood altars of had in the past."
carvings done all along, maintained well. Nice place to visit, this this shrine are at their best, even after several years. Six statues of Moti Daman also houses St. Paul's Church near to this church. Our
church is located inside the fort area. One can have a look at its revered saints, which are highly aesthetic in appeal, can be found on Lady of Fatima Convent School runs in its premises. It was one of the
history also of other monuments inside the fort." the southern entrance of this church." highest churches in Daman and was visible from far off places in
"This church has a Portuguese architectural style, along with a carved Daman. But it has a wreckage look now. Without its roof it stands but
"If you are in Daman, just have a look. It is very old church. You can see
doorway, decorated interiors and ceiling. There are around six statues the walls are still stand very high. Restructuring of roof and this high
old lamp posts fixed along the road. It is not maintained so good but I



32 daman (damão) churches 33









MR. LOURENCO M.D. FERNANDES MR. NARSIN BHAI L TANDEL MR. GABRIEL GUEDES MR. PMREMBHAI D TANDEL
09-11-1970 to 11-01-1972 12-01--1972 to 11-10-1979 12-10-1979 to 06-02-1982 15-06-1985 to 04-11-1986







MR. GOPAL BHAI K. TANDEL MR. HARIBHAI M. TANDEL MR. GOPAL BHAI D. TANDEL MR. MUSTAFA I. CHIKALIYA
12-11-1986 to 10-11-1987 11-01-1988 to 29-05-1989 30-03-1988 to 29-05-1989 14-06-1989 to 14-06-1990





MR. NARENDERA G BHATELA
MARIO F. LOPES
MR. GANESH BHAI V BAKHIYA 17-07-1998 to 27-06-1999 MR. HIRA LALA TANDEL
27-12-1996 to 09-07-1998
29-01-1996 to 21-12-1996 24-09-2003 to 17-12-2009 15-06-1999 to 06-02-2000
26-06-1990 to 29-01-1996
05-01-2004 to 24-01-2006




MR. VISHAL C. TANDEL
MR. MANOJ KUMAR ISHWARLAL NAIK MR. ANIL KUMAR DEVJIBHAI TANDEL
29-01-2001 to 03-09-2003 MR. JIGNESH JOGUI
11-05-2010 to 29-01-2011 30-12-2011 to 04-02-2012
23-01-2004 to 24-01-2006 03-02-2011 to 19-12-2011
17-02-2012 to 27-07-2012 16-02-2016 at present
24-01-2006 to 19-04-2010




MR. MUKESH KANTI PATEL HAJI. MULLAH MOHAMDIRIS
MR. SHOUKAT ANWAR MITHANI MS. SIMPAL CHANDERKANT TANDEL
01-08-2012 to 28-05-2013 GULAMRASSUL
05-06-2013 to 12-07-2013 27-07-2013 to 06-11-2013
19-12-2014 to 01-02-2016 2-11-2016 to 29-01-2014





52 daman (damão) coast guard 53

MR. LOURENCO M.D. FERNANDES MR. NARSIN BHAI L TANDEL MR. GABRIEL GUEDES MR. PMREMBHAI D TANDEL
09-11-1970 to 11-01-1972 12-01--1972 to 11-10-1979 12-10-1979 to 06-02-1982 15-06-1985 to 04-11-1986







MR. GOPAL BHAI K. TANDEL MR. HARIBHAI M. TANDEL MR. GOPAL BHAI D. TANDEL MR. MUSTAFA I. CHIKALIYA
12-11-1986 to 10-11-1987 11-01-1988 to 29-05-1989 30-03-1988 to 29-05-1989 14-06-1989 to 14-06-1990





MR. NARENDERA G BHATELA
MARIO F. LOPES
MR. GANESH BHAI V BAKHIYA 17-07-1998 to 27-06-1999 MR. HIRA LALA TANDEL
27-12-1996 to 09-07-1998
29-01-1996 to 21-12-1996 24-09-2003 to 17-12-2009 15-06-1999 to 06-02-2000
26-06-1990 to 29-01-1996
05-01-2004 to 24-01-2006




MR. VISHAL C. TANDEL
MR. MANOJ KUMAR ISHWARLAL NAIK MR. ANIL KUMAR DEVJIBHAI TANDEL
29-01-2001 to 03-09-2003 MR. JIGNESH JOGUI
11-05-2010 to 29-01-2011 30-12-2011 to 04-02-2012
23-01-2004 to 24-01-2006 03-02-2011 to 19-12-2011
17-02-2012 to 27-07-2012 16-02-2016 at present
24-01-2006 to 19-04-2010




MR. MUKESH KANTI PATEL HAJI. MULLAH MOHAMDIRIS
MR. SHOUKAT ANWAR MITHANI MS. SIMPAL CHANDERKANT TANDEL
01-08-2012 to 28-05-2013 GULAMRASSUL
05-06-2013 to 12-07-2013 27-07-2013 to 06-11-2013
19-12-2014 to 01-02-2016 2-11-2016 to 29-01-2014





52 daman (damão) coast guard 53





Old And New .Indian coast Guard in Daman keeps a watch on coastal areas of Daman
with ultramodern defense boats, aeroplanes and helicopters.
T he photographic Collage tells about the changes subsidized rates, Number of new Jetties have been made to facilitate
The fishermen are provided diesel, electricity, fishing net on

the boaters .But the heritage of Daman declining at a rapid speed.
occurred time to time. Among the oldest, one is
Now Multi storey Buildings have started spreading in entire Daman.
Dominican monastery in Moti Daman, There after
come the monuments you have seen in the book which were made Tourism has flourished like anything, it may be due to liquor which is
cheaper in Daman as compared to other states. Other major reason
from 15th to 18th century. Shown here are Markets of Moti Daman and
for big rise in tourism is that the neighboring state of Gujrat is dry
Nani Daman which were also made during Portuguese Regime. After
state and the inhabitants from different parts of this state visit every
liberation you will see the changes in culture and design of buildings
week-end to enjoy and relish the Indian and foreign made liquor.
50 daman (damão)

Old And New .Indian coast Guard in Daman keeps a watch on coastal areas of Daman
with ultramodern defense boats, aeroplanes and helicopters.
T he photographic Collage tells about the changes subsidized rates, Number of new Jetties have been made to facilitate
The fishermen are provided diesel, electricity, fishing net on

the boaters .But the heritage of Daman declining at a rapid speed.
occurred time to time. Among the oldest, one is
Now Multi storey Buildings have started spreading in entire Daman.
Dominican monastery in Moti Daman, There after
come the monuments you have seen in the book which were made Tourism has flourished like anything, it may be due to liquor which is
cheaper in Daman as compared to other states. Other major reason
from 15th to 18th century. Shown here are Markets of Moti Daman and
for big rise in tourism is that the neighboring state of Gujrat is dry
Nani Daman which were also made during Portuguese Regime. After
state and the inhabitants from different parts of this state visit every
liberation you will see the changes in culture and design of buildings
week-end to enjoy and relish the Indian and foreign made liquor.
50 daman (damão)