BANNAVLECHO GANV (Treasure of Riches) song by Fr. Milagres Dias | Village of Benaulim.

Sprawling of Coconut trees, adorned by fields, drawn by greenery and fresh air and sandwiched between the river Sal in the east and the Arabian Sea in the west, lies this beautiful village of BENAULIM.
The Village gets it’s name from two words, Ban (Sanskrit word for arrow) and Halli (Kannada word for village). According to a myth when an arrow was shot to create the coast of Konkan, the arrow landed in this village in a pond, hence the name. Before the advent of the Portuguese, it was known as BANAHALLI or BANAWALI. Later it was Bannal’le, Bannavle or simply Benaulim. You can remember it as “The Place Marked with The arrow.”
Not much is known about the village pre Portuguese rule. During the Portuguese rule it was one of the nine Comunidades in Salcete. The Portuguese rule gravely influenced this village. Contemporary Benaulim is a popular seaside resort, renowned for its beautiful rice fields, balmy weather and golden sand beaches. Benaulim has three beaches: The main Benaulim beach is neighbored by Trinity beach to the south and a minor beach to the far south. Benaulim beach is popular among the locals and tourists alike. Apart from sunbathing and swimming, there are also options of parasailing, jet skiing, boat riding and wind surfing. Benaulim beaches are pristine, as they are relatively undeveloped.
Majority of the people here are Christians, followed by Hindus and others. The village is a great example of communal harmony and this can be seen as people take part in any religious festival held in the village.
Benaulim is home to several traditional carpenters (Thevoi), and has long been known as Goa's 'village of carpenters'. Fishing is another occupation people love, hence the KHARVI community seen in abundance here. You will find a number of toddy tappers, Poders, Xetkamti etc. People here have owned a number of cows, buffaloes, oxen (hence the love for dhirios). Post liberation the local community has also diverged into technical jobs and has produced a number of professional workers.
It’s also famous and has been referred to as a land of artist, having produced some of the finest musicians, play writers, directors, actors and dancers in the state. Rosario Rodrigues is one such person who revolutionised the Konkani stage with his writing, use of lights, background scenery and background music. No wonder he is called the Shakespeare of the Konkani stage and the “Raza of Non-stop Drama”.
The village of Benaulim takes immense pride in being the birth place of Goa's own saint and the patron of Archdiocese, St. Joseph Vaz.He was baptized and given the name Joseph in this very village in the church of St John The Baptist(place shown in video at 05:56-05:59 in the video).He is fondly called the grandson of Benaulim, or in local language, Bannavlecho Natu.
It’s said any revolution in goa (post liberation), salcete has always been the heart and Benaulim has been the strong hold. Be it the fight for a separate union territory, language agitation, fishermen’s revolts and the recent anti migrant issue which has taken birth in this village.
Benaulim has long been naturally developed with its enriching flora and fauna. But due to illegal encroachment, illegal buildings, and unplanned development, it’s at a threat of being ruined and developed into a concrete jungle. The garbage issue has too left a stinking mark on this village. The western bypass which passes through the village is a great threat to the existence of this village. A number of individual have fought and are still fighting the local authorities, its elected representatives to protect this village from being long gone from our hands. A SALUTE TO ALL THESE INDIVIDUALS.
Though many people have gone and left for better prospects around the world, their love for the village is always preciously kept in their hearts. Wherever they may be, all the villagers take pride in having born in this village and always consider themselves NIZ GOENKARS and after all NIZ BANNALKARS.

[@pelewatersports9388]

Fr you are a superstar. Every day is a good day. We are proud of you.❤

[@joaquimpereira5001]

Rev Fr Milagres Dias will be remembered by Benaulecars for years to come

[@sabinasoaresdealmeida2431]

Nice song memories made fresh from childhood, Bannavle being my mamacho Ganv…memories attached. It is a privilege to know Fr Milagres from Panjim.

[@peterfernandes2782]

Thanks 👍 for the literary cascade of the perfect description of my native Village benaulim. God continue to bless his shepherd.

[@martinhofernandes3153]

Dear Rev. Fr. Milagres Dias, my humble hats off 2u. Keep going . God Bless u abundantly. Filipe Fernandes.👍🙏❤️

[@milagresdias5321]

Thanks Martinho. God Bless You!

[@agapitodsouza9348]

Excellent

[@francolemos787]

I heard this song 5 times ...I just loved it ..this song will remain super hit throughout ...super great ...what a set up , music , second voice , clarity ,
Hats off

[@jonfernandes9664]

Thank you Franco your nice response,i like your your songs n your dad's, god bless you

[@mariadefernandes8829]

Excellent fr the song

[@martinhofernandes3153]

Proud 2 b an NIZ BANAULIKAR.

[@vincentfernandes9978]

Superb!!! Father Milagres, thank you showing our village life to the world.....wish you all the best 👍👍

[@milagresdias5321]

Thanks Vincent. God Bless You!

[@winniejoanes7661]

That sudden rush and feeling of pride of being a BANNAVLEKAR after listening to this .. ❤️

[@felixcardoza5501]

You have kids that you want me out of the

[@mariapereira8367]

​@@felixcardoza5501 в. α0 ми fʝ

[@SoulfulMorningPrayers]

Very Well Done Father. Thanks for depicting the wonderful culture of my Village. Feeling Nostalgic.

[@milagresdias5321]

Thanks Flavia. God Bless You!

[@lourdes4314]

Wow .Just a few weeks back I was discussing with my cousin of creating a song on my village Benaulim and fr milagres you made my dream come true. You smashed it father .hats off to you all .viva akki viva Brandon also happy to see our vaddo (ward) people Jonathan, aunty sunita,lerrisa, menino de bandar and perpet aunty. VIVA BENAULIM. Congratulations FR MILAGRES And Your Team. God bless you all. Thank you.👍

[@imaculadarebelo2835]

Beautifully presented Benaulim ganv.

[@st.theresashighschoolbandr9017]

Very good song.
Well composed and choreographed and beautifully sung by Akki

[@akkipereira8645]

Thank you🙏

[@johnbdfernandes7856]

Beautiful as beauty of Benaulim seen with people where we everyday saw......

[@milagresdias5321]

Thanks John. God Bless You!

[@ernestodiniz7544]

Fr. Milagres, Your song is really amazing, Your entire team work is greatly appreciated 💙 may almighty God shower his blessings on you.

[@hazelfernandes7153]

Hello Milagr enjoyed the song
Keep it up.
Uncle Peter says congratulations.
Well done God bless you.

[@milagresdias5321]

Thanks Hazel. God Bless You!

[@NightRider_27]

This song gives Goosebumps ❤️✨ father stay blessed always ❤️

[@milagresdias5321]

Thanks. God Bless You!

[@malaikarebelo4953]

Beautiful song father.....may god bless the entire team ❤️who made this song so amazing 😊

[@milagresdias5321]

Thanks Malaika. God bless You!

[@daisyvaz2742]

Nice song fr god bless you abundantly.

[@NightRider_27]

Well wth u said is true 💯

[@violetvalankanifernandes9877]

Beautifully described benaulim in a song 🙂 Congrats fr. Milagres and the entire team🤓👍🏻WELL DONE🤩

[@milagresdias5321]

Thanks Violet. God bless You!

[@alenkacevc8303]

Dear father, this song took me to my beautiful Benaulim. I am proud, because I feel like woman fro Benaulim. And I saw in videi Jesusly Pereira, he is like son to me! God bless you father and thank you🙏!

[@joaquimpereira5001]

Rev Fr Milagres was the new Benaulim Historian, thank you Father

[@ritadsilva2966]

What a beautiful song showcasing all the treasures of Benaulim 👍👏❤️ kudos to all the singers. Great Lyrics. Iam proud to be from Benaulim. Long live Benaulikars. Sending my love from Las Vegas US. God bless you Fr Milagres.

[@lirafernandes9729]

God Bless Milagros Fr

[@milagresdias5321]

Thank you bai Lira. God bless you too

[@brisadcosta7745]

Lovely song ❤❤

[@user-uo5ei6jd2n]

Lovely sony with sweet voice keep going 👍🙏

[@lirafernandes9729]

God bless you all 🙏❤️

[@newtonalbuquerque3628]

Very nice kantar Banavlakars 👍🤝

[@milagresdias5321]

Thanks Newton. God Bless You!

[@0893]

Very nice song father I really appreciate your hard work God n mother Mary blessings always be with you and forever 👍👍👍👍👍

[@milagresdias5321]

Thanks Christopher. God Bless You!

[@valaikadsouza8890]

I like this song so much god bless u

[@valaikadsouza8890]

Amazing song

[@valaikadsouza8890]

Nice song

[@mr.coelho2293]

Nice song 👍

[@meninofernandes]

Fr milagris . Tuka kitloi man diliar to todo . pun tujo mogan borlolo vaur kupuch dista banaulechia loka katir . magta deuv bapan sodacal ossoch asirvadan tuka boru .

[@milagresdias5321]

Thanks menino for your kind words. God Bless You!

[@concydsa1438]

Wow! Amazing song Fr. God bless you and your work.

[@milagresdias5321]

Thanks Concy. God Bless You!

[@brainboxinstitute4637]

Awesome song. Forget being Banaulekar, I am proud that we have a part of Goa like this.
I wish every village of Goa could explore such richness and make a song.
Thank you Fr Milagres.
May God bless you

[@meganmascarenhas316]

Very nice, god bless Fr.

[@milagresdias5321]

Thanks Megan. God Bless You!

[@maggiefernandes4093]

Congrats to you Fr. Milagres. Very nice song. .

[@fabriziaaranha6264]

Beautiful song .l miss my place .😔😘😘😘

[@milagresdias5321]

Thanks Fabrizia. God Bless You!

[@filroidfernandes2826]

Viva 🎉🎉🎉

[@milagresdias5321]

Thanks Filroid. God Bless You!

[@garyazavedo4641]

Spectacular effort of documenting the beautiful popular coastal Benaulim village with original lyrics, foot tapping music, melodious singing by talented singers both young and old and outstanding videography makes this a perfect fabulous awesome mesmerizing marvelous music video to promote Goa....God, Livrament Saibinn and patron saint John the Baptist bless the entire team behind this venture especially Fr Milagres Dias!!!

[@BrendaSilveira-ry3of]

Awesome song .Keep it up!

[@joaquinacardozo7070]

Excellent song. God bless you Father

[@milagresdias5321]

Thanks Joaquina. God Bless You!

[@eliseufernandes9848]

Bless you akki nice song

[@ageemafernandes3201]

Yay!!!!!!❤ Awesome job Father! And thank you for lyrically and visually documenting our village so beautifully!🎉🥳 Congrats to the entire team! VIVA BANALKAR!!!!📯👏👏👏👏

[@milagresdias5321]

Thanks Ageema for your encouraging words. God bless You!

[@otilyagomes3318]

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[@joaquimpereira5001]

Best lyrics and never ending memories

[@cynthiaburroughs7499]

Thank each one of you for your efforts team. The video displays great team work and love for Benaulim. Awesome video. Fantastic lyrics. So glad all generations and services were include We enjoy Benaulim. Thanks to the beauty, efforts and people of Benaulim. We treasure fond memories in our hearts. 🙏💫💐💐💐🌹🌹🌹

[@norahx_xoxo8997]

Wow Amazing Fr. Thank you so much . Such a nostalgic feeling. Praise God for your amazing talents. The lyrics, music etc everything is so so good.

[@milagresdias5321]

Thanks Norah. God bless You!

[@filomenafurtado3876]

Beautiful song Father. God bless you and your team 🙏🙏🙏🌹🌹🌹

[@milagresdias5321]

Thanks Filomena. God bless You!

[@stephenfernandes2029]

Fr milagris.God bless you with good health to continue doing the good work by bringing out the talents of the younger generation.

[@milagresdias5321]

Thanks Stephen. God Bless You!

[@franciscofernandes7922]

Amazing father what a great song you did for people of Benaulim we love it thank you so much We love you and God bless you to make many more songs like this for other villages👌💪

[@joaquimpereira5001]

God Bless You father Milagres you have hilights

[@joaquimpereira5001]

God bless you father Milagres you have hilighted many riches of Benaulim village. I wish you good health and strenght of Holy Spirit to continue your mission

[@martinhofernandes3153]

Congratulations dear Rev. Fr. Milagres. Superb lyrics, music n above all good Rendition. God bless your Work. Filipe.

[@milagresdias5321]

Thanks Martinho. God bless You!

[@austinrodrigues9407]

What a beautiful song fr God bless u

[@milagresdias5321]

Thanks Austin. God Bless You!

[@joaquimfernandes7037]

Very nice song wow

[@milagresdias5321]

Thanks Joaquim. God Bless You!

[@joedicarpale8603]

Simple but best song. Excellent composition, rendition and presentation. God bless the entire team and the people of Benaulim always.

[@meveleefernandes0000]

Amazing song father .. may God bless you..keep it up 👍

[@milagresdias5321]

Thanks Mevelee. God bless You!

[@albertinafernandes7283]

Beautiful composition, fabulous in whole picturing, tears roll out as we watched it. Our Goa captured so well. Well done Fr Milagres. Salute .

[@milagresdias5321]

Thanks Albertina. God Bless You!

[@diogo1988100]

I am not from Benaulim, but have friends and relative there. Also stayed in the hotels around there. It's a beautiful place.

[@milagresdias5321]

Thanks Diogo. God Bless You!

[@steffidesouza276]

one of the finest composition 😇 God bless you father with good health😊
beautifully sung & presented by entire team🥰
love to hear it again & again 🥰🥰

[@roysondcunha100]

One of the iconic song and finest composition ❤️God bless you Fr.

[@milagresdias5321]

Thanks Royson. God Bless You!

[@joyliviofernandes9717]

Excellent 👍🏽😍🤩🤩🥰song father may God bless you abundantly

[@milagresdias5321]

Thanks Joylivio. God Bless You!

[@pedrogama8776]

Very good song

[@milagresdias5321]

Thanks Pedro. God Bless You!

[@samuelafonso4694]

Love the Lyrics Fr!!😍 You Inspire me when it comes to lyrics. May god bless you and may I get to listen many more from you♥️

[@domingosfernandes3502]

Superb 👌 God bless you Fr. Milagres.. 🌹 🌹

[@milagresdias5321]

Thanks Domingos. God Bless You!

[@mariaisabelcosta9787]

Congratulations 👏 Fr Milagres for the Beautiful song
Akki Joaquim for singing so beautifully and making it lively.
God Bless the team.

[@akkipereira8645]

Thank u🙏

[@milagresdias5321]

Thanks Maria. God Bless You!

[@vkeyfens1847]

Super song

[@milagresdias5321]

Thanks. God Bless You!

[@vernonrebelo5265]

Proud to be banavlekar ...✌️

[@milagresdias5321]

Thanks Vernon. God Bless You!

[@miltonpaes5936]

Nice song 🎵

[@milagresdias5321]

Thanks Milton. God Bless You!

[@nazarethfernandes9634]

Wow Excellent song bro, nice lyrics, good music 🎶👍

[@rolfanfernandes4292]

Beautiful song Father. THANK YOU'LL 😊🙏

[@milagresdias5321]

Thanks Rolfan. God bless You!

[@rolfanfernandes4292]

@@milagresdias5321 God bless you and protect you.

[@gloriadesouza4625]

Lovely song Fr. Milagres. We all miss the beautiful Goa like in the 1970's.

[@milagresdias5321]

Thanks Gloria. God Bless You!

[@filipinaafonso7126]

Very good Father Nice song 👍

[@milagresdias5321]

Thanks Filipina. God Bless You!

[@heloinafernandes4264]

Nice song fr. God bless you n Ur team 🙏

[@milagresdias5321]

Thanks Heloina. God bless You!

[@MariaDias-ml7sm]

Nice

[@SebyPintoProduction]

Good job for entire team keep up

[@milagresdias5321]

Thanks Seby. God Bless You!

[@diocesancenterforbiblicala7259]

Beautiful Song Milagres. Nice lyrics and melody. God bless our heritage and culture!!! God bless you and your team 🙏

[@milagresdias5321]

Thanks. God Bless You!

[@ligorinhagomes2335]

Beautifully composed...kudos to Fr. Milagres .... God Bless you 🙏

[@milagresdias5321]

Thanks Ligorinha. God Bless You!

[@jaysondias839]

Fr. Soooooooooo beautiful song.

[@milagresdias5321]

Thanks Jayson. God Bless You!

[@milifafaria6408]

Nice song.god bless u father.

[@milagresdias5321]

Thanks Milifa. God Bless You!

[@waltercabral2496]

Akki Brown (AB)best singer upcomming on konkani stage

[@elizabethdsouza2389]

Congratulations Fr Milagres. Beautiful song.

[@milagresdias5321]

Thanks Elizabeth. God Bless You!

[@josephdcunha9105]

Maintain the villages as it is, after listening to the song, villages are the Beauty of Goa and Goans. Stop buildings, constructions and destructions in villages, if people sitting in govt office, panchayat etc has ears to hear and eyes to see. Keep Goa as Paradise on Earth.

[@jacintonoronha6149]

Nicely written, well sung with good music and nice videography

[@milagresdias5321]

Thanks Jacinto. God Bless You!

[@crystalvalankyfernandes9029]

Nice song father..... May God bless you 🙏 keep it up 👍

[@milagresdias5321]

Thanks Crystal. God bless You!

[@anamariacardozo2324]

Congratulation Fr.👍Nice song.👌 God Bless you🙏

[@joaquimjoanes1263]

My love to all from Kuwait
I am so blessed to hear this song

[@milagresdias5321]

Thanks Joaquim. God Bless You!

[@XzoeXRoblox]

Extremely marvelous song adored it
proud to be a banalkar

[@milagresdias5321]

Thanks Charlene. God Bless You!

[@charlesdsilva7533]

One of nicest song produce n composed hats off to the entire team. After long one of the best as I watch n heard two time in last 10min. Hope we all together try n save what is left in benaulim n goa at large. Congratulations for Fr. Milagres for his thought process in penning the same n the melodious voice of Akki

[@akkipereira8645]

Thank u so much charles bab

[@eprimodias6074]

Nice song Father. Infact your all songs are really wonderful. Nice lyrics.. Keep it up father. Waiting for more n more..

[@milagresdias5321]

Thanks Eprimo. God Bless You!

[@marcosf6837]

Too good song

[@milagresdias5321]

Thanks Marcos. God Bless You!

[@charlenefernandes7474]

Proud Benaulim resident here 🙌

[@milagresdias5321]

Thanks Charlene. God Bless You!

[@racheallrancycoelho25]

Amazing song Fr. Milagres😍

[@milagresdias5321]

Thanks Racheall. God Bless You!

[@johnnazareth6944]

My mother's birth place.

[@milagresdias5321]

Glad it is. God bless you!

[@Yahoo100]

Nice song...

[@milagresdias5321]

Thanks Sergimam. God Bless You!

[@petcyduarte7587]

Nice song and good lyrics father God bless ur good work

[@milagresdias5321]

Thanks Petcy. God Bless You!

[@nephierod3657]

A song beautifully penned ,sung and visually presented.!!!! God bless!!!

[@milagresdias5321]

Thanks Nephie. God bless You!

[@joaquimpereira5001]

God Bless You Rev Fr Milagres for fully describing Benaulim Village we never knew all that....

[@fatimafernandes1084]

Beautiful song
God bless you father and all the team... Congratulations for little kids
Sweet

[@milagresdias5321]

Thanks Fatima. God Bless You!

[@willyalita]

Our beautiful Benaulim with beautiful heritage ❤️

[@milagresdias5321]

Thanks Alita. God Bless You!

[@marianofernandes4075]

What a song Fr. Milagris. I m proud to be a Bannavlekar. God Bless U and all Artists.

[@milagresdias5321]

Thanks Mariano. God Bless You!

[@veronicadias5349]

Wowwwwww!amazing music, lyrics Fr , 🎼🎶awesome singing by Akki and the other vocals🎵🎶you all have amazing control n projection, good videography,choreography.....🎼🎵🎶Masterpiece🎼🎵🎶

[@milagresdias5321]

Thanks Veronica for your kind words. God bless You!

[@veronicadias5349]

@@milagresdias5321 God bless you too Fr endlessly

[@akkipereira8645]

Thank u dear

[@tanushagoes7273]

😊❤😍😍😍

[@milagresdias5321]

Thanks Tanusha. God Bless You!

[@rafealnogueiro4107]

Nice song

[@milagresdias5321]

Thanks Rafeal. God Bless You!

[@theresacarvalho2316]

Well done Father! Keep up the good work.

[@milagresdias5321]

Thanks Theresa. God Bless You!