the 7th-8th century, and the courtyard, devoted to Shiva, displays the original dome of the temple. Shri Kamakshi Temple: Located in Thal Wada St Joseph's Church: Situated at Karai, it was built in 1782 and its feast is on 1 May. Shree Rayeshwar Institute of Engineering And Information Technology. Papal Cross: Goa's largest cross, it completed 25 years on 25 September 2016. It was built for an altar that hosted the holy mass by Pope John Paul II 6 February 1986. Ancestral House of Hedes: Named 'Macao', this 125-year-old structure is situated at Shenvi Wada. One of the village schools is named after Rajaram Hede's wife, Kamalabai. Notable residents Vithal Nagesh Shirodkar (1899-1971): This obstetrician and gynaecologist innovated with the technique called Cervical Cerclage or Shirodkar Cerclage. Shobha Gurtu: Popularised the Thumri genre. Menakabai Shirodkar, a singer and dancer, was her mother. Subhash Shirodkar: MLA of Shiroda constituency Sudesh Bhosle: Playback singer for Bollywood Dr Sakharam Gude, a popular doctor, whose work was well appreciated by villagers. Honoured with a Gomantbhushan award. A hospital is run in his name, Bhagvant Hede and Ratan Prabhudesai, noted artists. Dr Guruprasad Bakhake. Dr. Ramkrishna Tukaram Parkar and Dr. Shashi Ramkrishna Parkar: Notable and popular doctors whose work has been appreciated by villagers. They run a clinic which is the most popular in the village. References Villages in South Goa district