![]() The ten families of Goud Saraswat Brahmins were amongst the aborigine settlers of the Chorao Island. The island was said to be a place of learning and also boasts a Sanskrit University. According to the Hindu deities and Temples by Rui Pereira Gomes, the island had ancient temples of Ganesh, Devki, Ravalnath, Kanteshwar, Mallinath, Bhaukadevi, Bhagwati, Narayan, ![]() Chorao Island constituted of three communidades, namely the Chorao - GSB Vangors, Ambelim - GSB and Daivajna vangors and Caroi- 3 Daivajna vangors. A seminary called the Real Colegio De Educacao De Chorao was established in April 1761. A temple of Shri Devaki Krishna Bhumika Mallinath was rebuilt on 11 January 1934. Amongst the Christian places of worship in Chorao Island is the Church of St Bartholemew. The other church is the Church of Our Lady of Grace. Chorao Island is also home to the Salim Ali Bird Sanctuary. Hindus and Christians live peacefully today on this emerald island. Bird species including little heron, Indian pond heron, western reef heron, pintail, white-bellied sea eagle, black eagle, grey plover, lesser pied kingfisher, little ringed plover, common sandpiper, gull-billed tern, common kingfisher and white-breasted kingfisher can be found there. Chorao Island is the home of the world famous Salim Ali Bird Sanctuary. |