Feast of St Francis Xavier

Name: Feast of St Francis Xavier
Start: 2026-12-03
Location: Basilica of Bom Jesus

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📅 Thu, 3 Dec, 2026📍 Basilica of Bom Jesus, Goa, India🏠 Old Goa Road, Bainguinim, Old Goa, Goa 403402

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The feast of St Francis Xavier, patron saint of Goa, at the Basilica of Bom Jesus in Old Goa, where the saint's relics rest in a silver casket. Thousands of devotees make the pilgrimage to Old Goa for the feast day on 3 December, preceded by a nine-day novena; a popular fair runs alongside.

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Udupi veg

Vegetarian/Vegan Restaurant, South Indian Restaurant, Restaurant, Diner · ₹ · 🚶 2 min walk

Known for: Masala dosa · Kesari bath · Idli · Gobi manchurian

🕐 Thu hours 7:00 AM–10:30 PM

Basilica, Junction, Tiswadi, Goa, 403402

📞 +91 88611 01154 🧭 Directions

Krishna Sagar Restaurant

Indian Restaurant, South Indian Restaurant, Restaurant, Diner · ₹₹ · 🚶 2 min walk

🕐 Thu hours 8:00 AM–6:30 PM

Krishna Sagar Restaurant, Tiswadi, Goa, 403402

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Ratnasagar Family Restaurant and Bar

Indian Restaurant, North Indian Restaurant · ₹ · 🚶 2 min walk

Known for: Cheese toast sandwich · Bournvita glass · Filter coffee glass · Green peas dry fried

🕐 Thu hours 7:00 AM–9:00 PM

Junction, opposite Born Jesus Basilica, near Basilica, Tiswadi, Goa, 403402

📞 +91 98232 85118 🧭 Directions

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