Loutolim

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{{Infobox settlement
| name = Loutolim
| other_name = Loutulim
| settlement_type = Village
| pushpin_map = India Goa#India3
| pushpin_map_caption = Location in Goa, India
| coordinates = {{coord|15.33|N|73.98|E|display=inline,title}}
| subdivision_type = Country
| subdivision_name = {{flag|India}}
| subdivision_type1 = State
| subdivision_type2 = District
| subdivision_type3 = [[Taluka|Sub-district]]
| subdivision_type4 = Past Country (1510 to 1961)
| subdivision_name1 = [[Goa]]
| subdivision_name2 = [[South Goa district|South Goa]]
| subdivision_name3 = [[Salcete]]
| subdivision_name4 = {{flag|Portugal}}
| unit_pref = Metric
| area_total_km2 = 17.81
| area_rank =
| elevation_footnotes =
| elevation_m = 32
| population_total = 6,121
| population_as_of = 2011
| population_footnotes =
| population_density_km2 = auto
| population_rank =
| population_demonym =
| demographics_type1 = Languages
| demographics1_title1 = Official
| demographics2_info1 =
| timezone1 = [[Indian Standard Time|IST]]
| utc_offset1 = +5:30
| postal_code_type = [[Postal Index Number|PIN]]
| postal_code = 403718
| registration_plate = GA
| demographics1_info1 = [[Konkani language|Konkani]]
}}

'''Loutolim''' or '''Loutulim''' ''Lottli'' pronounced:{{IPA-kok|lɔːʈlĩː|}}, [[Portuguese language|Portuguese]]: ''Loutulim)'' is a large village of [[South Goa district]] in the state of [[Goa]], [[India]].<ref name="lou">
{{Citation
| last = Chandramouli
| first = C.
| author-mask = C. Chandramouli
| date = 2015
| orig-year = 2010–11
| title = Loutulim Population – South Goa, Goa
| work = Office of the Registrar General and Census Commissioner, India
| publisher = [[Government of India]]
| agency = Census Organization of India
| url = http://www.census2011.co.in/data/village/626889-loutulim-goa.html
}}
</ref> It is an important settlement in the [[Salcete]] [[Talukas of Goa|sub-district]].<ref name="sal">
{{Citation
| last = Chandramouli
| first = C.
| author-mask = C. Chandramouli
| date = 2015
| orig-year = 2010–11
| title = Salcete Taluka – South Goa
| work = Office of the Registrar General and Census Commissioner, India
| publisher = [[Government of India]]
| agency = Census Organization of India
| url = http://www.census2011.co.in/data/subdistrict/5616-salcete-south-goa-goa.html
}}
</ref>

== Etymology ==
Loutolim derives its name from ''Lovótollem'', coined from the [[Konkani language|Konkani]] words—''Lovó'', a type of grass and ''Tollem'', a pond—since those grasses used to grow abundantly around the pond. In Konkani, the local language, the village is known as ''Lottli'' and its native inhabitants are referred to as ''Lottlikar''.<ref name="toi">
{{Citation
| work = TNN
| date = 2014-09-03
| title = A messy affair — Loutolim
| url = http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/goa/A-messy-affair-Loutolim/articleshow/41547102.cms
| publisher = [[The Times of India]]
| access-date = 2016-09-10
}}
</ref>

== History ==
[[File:Ramnathi Image.jpg|thumb|150px|Shri Ramnath, the chief [[Hindu deities|Hindu]] deity of the village.]]

According to a legend, Brahmins from northern India founded the settlement of Loutolim when they emigrated to Goa after the [[Saraswati River]] in their homeland dried up.<ref>
{{Citation
| author-mask = Alan Machado (Prabhu)
| last = Machado
| first = Alan
| year = 1999
| title = Sarasvati's Children: A History of the Mangalorean Christians
| chapter = Brahmins deeply read in the Vedas
| trans-chapter = The Aryan Inheritance
| pages = 29–38
| edition = First
| location = [[Bangalore]]
| publisher = I.J.A. Publications
| isbn = 81-86778-25-X
}}
</ref>

The village community was based around the temple of [[Ramnathi|Shri Ramnath]]. There were other smaller temples dedicated to Shri Santeri ([[Shantadurga]]) in the village. A new temple of Shri Ramnath was built recently at the same spot. The original idol of Shri Ramnath now stands in a temple of Indo-Portuguese architecture at [[Bandora, Goa|Bandora]], that had been built during the eighteenth century AD.{{citation needed|date=June 2017}}

[[File:ChurchatLoutolim.jpg|thumb|left|200px|The facade of the Saviour of the World church under renovations. As with most of Goa, the church forms the center of the village.]]
Beginning from the 1500s, the [[Society of Jesus|Jesuits]] undertook the task of the [[Christianization of Goa|Christianisation of Salcete]] and in AD 1567, the [[Portuguese people|Portuguese]] captain of [[Rachol Fort]],
[[Diogo Rodrigues|Dom Diogo Rodrigues]] ordered the burning and destruction of all the temples in the village. Many villagers were tenaciously attached to their [[Hinduism|Hindu]] religion. In order to preserve their culture, they had to flee to safer grounds in the territories governed by the Hindu King, the Sonde Raja, across the Zuari River with their idols, most famously the idol of Shri Ramnath in what was later known as the ''[[Novas Conquistas]]'' (New Conquests). Those who chose to remain behind had to embrace Christianity. The ''Salvador do Mundo'' ([[Redeemer (Christianity)|Saviour of the World]]) church was built by the Jesuits in AD 1586 to look after the spiritual needs of the local converts.<ref>
{{Citation
| last = Lourenço
| first = José
| author-mask = José Lourenço
| year = 2005
| title = The Parish churches of Goa
| publisher = Amazing Goa Publications
}}
</ref>

[[File:St.sebastian chapel at loutolim 1.JPG|thumb|right|200px|Chapel of [[Saint Sebastian|St. Sebastian]] on the monte (hill). The annual feast is held in January every year.]]
Unlike some other villages and towns in [[Salcete]] and [[Bardez]], where churches were built over the demolished temples, in Loutolim, the plot of land where the old Shri Ramnath temple stood remained vacant due to some opposition among the locals.{{citation needed|date=June 2017}}

Today, Loutolim has a mixed population of [[Christians]] and [[Hindu]]s, many of them of [[Goud Saraswat Brahmin]] lineage.

== Geography and demographics ==

=== Location ===
Loutolim is located approximately {{convert|10|km|mi|abbr=on}} from [[Margao]], the headquarters of [[South Goa district]]. It has an average elevation of {{convert|32|m|ft|abbr=on}}<ref name="gen">{{Citation
| url = http://www.fallingrain.com/world/IN/33/Loutolim.html
| title = Loutolim, India Page
| work = Falling Rain Genomics, Inc
}}
</ref> and is situated in [[Salcete]]. Its beautiful, scenic surroundings, cool breeze, green hills and blue rivers are distinct to its location between the hills, fields and river. The river [[Zuari River|Zuari]] flows along one side of Loutolim and it is surrounded by the villages of [[Verna, Goa|Verna]], [[Raia, Goa|Raia]], Camorlim, [[Borim]] and [[Quelossim|Quelosim]]. The village is easily accessible by road from Margao, [[Ponda, Goa|Ponda]] (across the Borim Bridge) and [[Cortalim]] (along the riverside about 12 km from the [[Zuari Bridge]]).<ref name="inngoa.com">{{Cite web|url=http://inngoa.com/villages-towns/the-glimpses-of-loutolim/|title=The Glimpses of Loutolim Village {{!}} innGOA.com|website=inngoa.com|language=en-US|access-date=2018-05-08}}</ref>

=== Language ===
The [[Saxtti]] dialect of Konkani, belonging to the Indo-European family of languages, is the local language and spoken widely by the people of Loutolim. Konkani, is primarily written in the [[Devanagari script]].

== Architecture ==
Loutolim is among Goa’s delightful villages, with lush green paddy fields and tranquil village roads that lie under a canopy of forest trees.<ref name="inngoa.com"/> Architectural relics of Goa’s grand Portuguese heritage can be seen around the unhurried village of Loutolim, some 10 km northeast of Margao.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.lonelyplanet.com/india/goa/loutolim|title=Loutolim travel - Lonely Planet|last=Planet|first=Lonely|website=Lonely Planet|language=en|access-date=2018-05-08}}</ref> The centre of the village is the majestic whitewashed Church of Salvador do Mundo (Saviour of the World), one of Goa's most impressive [[Mannerism|Mannerist]] [[Romanesque Revival architecture|Neo-Roman]]-style churches built in 1586.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.goaholidayguide.com/churches/saviour-of-the-world-church-goa.php|title=Saviour of the World Church, Goa|website=www.goaholidayguide.com|language=en|access-date=2018-05-08}}</ref>

== Culture ==

=== Religion ===
As in other parts of Goa, in Loutolim, both Hindus and Catholics live together in peace and harmony, mingling with each other during their religious festivals. The religious activities of the Catholics are centred around the Saviour of the World church while those of the Hindus are centred around the Sri Ramnath temple.<ref name="inngoa.com"/> The Feast of [[Jesus|Saviour of the World]] Church is celebrated on the 3rd Sunday of November every year.<ref name=":0">{{Cite news|url=http://goanchurches.info/church/saviour-of-the-world-church-lotoulim-goa/|title=Saviour of the World Church, Lotoulim, Goa - Goan Churches|work=Goan Churches|access-date=2018-05-08|language=en-US}}</ref>

The [[Chapel]]s located in the Loutulim parish are [[Our Lady of the Rosary]] in Carvota, [[Our Lady of Miracles]] in Vanxem, [[Mary, mother of Jesus|Mother of God]] in Devoti, Saint Sebastian on the Monte (hill), [[Benedict of Nursia|Saint Benedict]] in Organv and [[Saint Joseph]] in Rasaim.

=== Food and beverages ===
[[Goan cuisine]] is influenced by [[Hindu]] Gaud Saraswat Brahmin origins and [[Portuguese cuisine]] as well as a blend of modern techniques. Locals enjoy [[rice]] with fish curry ({{transl|kok|xitt kodi}} in Konkani), which is the staple diet in Goa. Coconut and coconut oil are widely used in cooking along with [[chili pepper]]s, spices and vinegar, giving the food a unique flavour. Various seafood delicacies include [[Indo-Pacific king mackerel|kingfish]] ({{transl|kok|italic=no|visvonn}}, the most common delicacy), [[pomfret]], [[shark]], [[tuna]] and [[mackerel]] are also popular. Pork dishes such as [[vindaloo]], [[Goan chouriço|chouriço]] and [[sorpotel]] are a legacy of the [[Portuguese people|Portuguese]].

The most popular alcoholic beverage in Goa is [[Feni (liquor)|feni]]. Cashew feni is made from the fermentation of the fruit of the [[cashew]] tree, while coconut feni is made from the sap of toddy palms. The people also drink wine, especially on feast days.

== Education and social welfare ==
The Educational Institutions based in the [[parish]] are Saviour of the world high school, [[John Bosco|Don Bosco]] higher secondary school (run by the [[Salesians of Don Bosco]]) and the Don Bosco crafts Institute (also run by the Salesians of Don Bosco).
[[File:School, Goa, Loutolim.jpg|thumb|The church-run Saviour of the World High school is the most popular school in the village and is located in front of the church.]]
The Social welfare activities include The [[Francis Xavier|Saint Xavier]] [[Boarding school|boarding]] for girls (run by the [[Ursulines]] of Mary Immaculate) and Shanti Avedna Hospice for the terminally ill (run by the Sisters of the Holy Cross).<ref name=":0" />

== Notable people ==

{|
|-
| [[File:Miranda de Miranda.jpg|100px]]
|| [[Mario Miranda]] (1926–2011): Cartoonist of nationwide repute in India.<ref name="toi" />
|}

== Attractions ==
*'''Ancestral Goa Big Foot''': a theme park called 'Ancestral Goa' has been built in Loutolim. Depicting Goan culture and preserving the grassroots of the humble state of Goa. Designed as a walk through village, with cobble stoned streets leading to and from life-sized displays, allowing the viewer an overview of the symbiotic relationship between man and nature including a frozen demonstration of the traditional method of cashew feni distillation.
*'''[[Big Foot Museum|Saint Mira Bai]]''': Sant Mirabai is a 14m x 5m record setting monolith, a low relif design on laterite rock sculpted by Maendra Alvares of Loutolim, Goa in 1994 Sant Mirabai is a 14m x 5m record setting monolith, a low relif design on laterite rock sculpted by Maendra Alvares of Loutolim, Goa in 1994, made its way to the Limca Book of Records, Unique World Records, India Book of Records, World Records India, Assets Records.
. “Sangam “ : a sculpture depicting the confluence of various religions
*'''Miranda Mansion''': One of the old [[Goan]] houses, owned by families such as the Mirandas are sometimes opened for public viewing.
*'''''Casa Alvares''''': A large traditional [[Architecture of Portugal|Portuguese]] house of over 250 years which had been the home of a wealthy Portuguese family for several generations. The house contained many old home furnishings.
*'''Figueirdo mansion:''' Built in 1590, the Figueiredo Mansion pre-dates the [[Taj Mahal]] by decades. It was designed by Jesuit priests from nearby [[Rachol Seminary]]. The impressive mansion is now open as a museum and also hosts an inn.<ref name=":0" />

==Gallery==
<gallery>
File:MirabaiLaterite.jpg|Laterite sculpture of the poet, [[Mirabai|St. Mirabai]] at the Big foot museum.
File:Footprint at Big Foot Museum, Loutolim.jpg|The foot imprint at Big foot museum is often adorned with money.
File:Exterior Big Foot museum.jpg|The gate outside Big foot museum with the statue of a guarding soldier.
File:Cross - panoramio (13).jpg|A typical roadside cross seen across Goa's villages and towns.
File:Entrance of Araujo Alvares House - panoramio.jpg|Front facade of Casa Araujo Alvares.
File:Church of the Saviour of the World.jpg|Church of the Saviour of the World
File:Statue of Savior of the World.jpg | Statue of the Savior of the World located opposite the church
File:Sluice Gate in Loutolim.jpg | A very old Sluice located on the Loutolim-Rassiam road
File:Fields of Loutolim.jpg | Fields of Loutolim
</gallery>

== See also ==
*[[Ramnathi]]
*[[Shenoy]]
*[[Portuguese India]]
*[[Raia, Goa|Raia]]

== References ==
{{reflist}}

== External links ==
*[http://www.casaaraujoalvares.com/ ''Casa Alvares'' — Ancestral house of Araujo Alvares]

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