Cortalim
| Cortalim कुट्ठाळी/Kutt'tthalli | |
|---|---|
| village | |
.jpg) river Zuari near Cortalim | |
  Cortalim Location of Cortalim in Goa  Cortalim Cortalim (India) | |
| Coordinates: 15°23′52″N 73°54′38″E / 15.39778°N 73.91056°ECoordinates: 15°23′52″N 73°54′38″E / 15.39778°N 73.91056°E | |
| Country | India |
| State | Goa |
| District | South Goa |
| Sub-district | Mormugão |
| Time zone | UTC+5:30 (IST) |
| Postcode | 403710 |
| Area code(s) | 0832 |
Cortalim (Konkani: कुट्ठाळी/Kutt'tthalli, pronounced [kuʈʈʰaːɭĩː]) is a village in Mormugão, Goa. The village is mainly a Christian village and the main occupation of the people here is fishing and agriculture. It is well known as the site of the ancient temple of Lord Shiva is situated here. The place located on the banks of the Zuari River was earlier known as Kushastali. Also one can find a cross here that earlier commemorated the arrival of Christianity in the place. The village also has a church known as St Philip and James church. A new road bridge is being constructed at Cortalim and this is part of the elevated road scheme that connects South and North Goa.
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