Stories secreted in tombstones at Goa's St Inez cemetery

MEMORIES ETCHED IN STONE

It’s that time of the year when Catholics remember their ancestors. Here are some pictures of the old tombs at the St Inez Cemetery in Panjim that could tell so many stories.

GUARDED BY ANGELS

Angels form a common theme for graves, especially when the tombs are of young persons.

ANGELIC GLORY

An angel looks over the grave of this young lady who died at the age of 18.

GONE TOO SOON

This girl was not even 3 when she died, could it be a marble statue of her?

IN HEAVEN'S EMBRACE

A pensive angel sits over this family grave.

HAPPY PLACE

This family grave is designed like a small one-room house.

EVERY LEAF HAS A STORY

This tomb is designed as a scroll with the details inscribed on a leaf.

REST IN PEACE

A sheltered tomb for the former president of the advocates' association.

LIFE WELL LIVED

The tomb of former dean of the medical college also has a shelter over the angel guarding him.

A JOURNEY'S END

This tomb resembles a fortress possibly of an army man, but the inscription is not very visible.

TREASURED MEMORIES

Another tomb that has a very unique design.

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