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Lost in the annals of time and neglected by
generations, lies an important part of the history of Goa - The hidden
mansion of the Sundekar Rajas at Moula-Curca, Goa. Long before Goa unchained the shackles of
colonial rule, there existed a feudal vessel of many a kingdom and served as
their benefactors in expeditions. The Sundekar Rajas served almost all
dynasties - The Adil Shahi, Marathas, Portuguese with utmost dedication and
loyalty. It was during the reign of Hyder Ali that they were expelled from
their ancestral royal kingdom in Sunda, Karnataka. They sought refuge from the
Portuguese who were generous enough to welcome them and grant them privileges.
The Soundekar Rajas were kingly class and wore turbans & royal robes
bedecked with jewelry and filigree.
Lying in a 2-3 acre plot is Shivtirth Palace, the majestic edifice in Bandoda, Ponda which served as a residential place for the kingly class. It has a main courtyard, reminiscent of many Hindu homes, and has still maintained its bygone glory. The palace also encloses a sacred tank of the royal descendants where some religious events are still held with much fanfare.