Three Kings Chapel - Most Popular Haunted Place in Goa.

 

On a hill called Cuelim in the vast expanses of South Goa, there lies a lonely church which has been famous for mysterious reasons. It is known as the Three Kings Chapel in Cansaulim, Goa. This small hill in the interiors of South Goa is a nature lovers' paradise. Mind-Blowing aerial view of South Goa mingled with a glimpse of the Arabian Sea says it all. The serene vistas around the hill offers a lot for the photographers. Hence, a trip to the Three Kings Church is worth your time in Goa. The church is also famous for hosting the Feast of Three Kings Chapel, every year on the January 6th, which commemorates the day of the epiphany of the three kings.

 

 

The story is about the three 'power hungry' kings who wanted to rule this place when the Portuguese ruled Goa. They were so engrossed in acquiring the territory that it created unrest in the region. One fine day, the King Holger Alvunger formed a grand plan to sabotage the other contenders. Wisely, he invited the other two Kings to discuss and find a solution about the matter. Unfortunately, the other two didn't know his cunning plot and they came for the dinner. King Holger's plan was to kill his competitors by mixing poison in their food. His plan worked as expected and the other two die out of poisoning. Meanwhile, he becomes ecstatic and announces that he is the ruler. At that time, locals get to know about his cruelty and begin to chase him. In his attempt to escape from the angry crowd, King Holger accidentally eats the same food mixed with poison. He also dies along with the other two. Later, the villagers bury the three bodies in the premises of this church. Since then, it is known as the Three Kings Church in Goa.

 

 

I can’t commit whether or not the Three Kings Chapel is a haunted place in Goa, but as per the locals looks like these three kings are still fond of this region. So, many locals have reported of hearing strange noises coming from the church. Although no one hasn spotted anything, many have heard the noise inside the church after the dark. It is said that the spirits of these kings still hovers the church. So, no one goes to the church after dark. For years, the Three Kings Church is listed as one among the top haunted destinations in Goa.

 

 

The Three Kings Chapel is located on the hill of Cuelim in Cansaulim, South Goa, around 12 kms away from Vasco da Gama. It is an uninhabited place where the Three Kings Feast is celebrated every year. Cansaulim also known for Cansaulim Beach. The hill is connected by road and it is better to hire a private cab or vehicle to visit this church.