A island along the river Mandovi near Panaji of Goa, in India. in 1510, this area was one of the first to be conquered by the Portugese. Even today, one can visit this area and see the distinct churches, graveyards and buildings all with a Portugese air. Also home to the Salim Ali Bird Sancutary which is India's only bird sancutary. The Mandovi River, is described to be the lifeline of the state of Goa, India. ... The Panjim waterfront Panaji (पणजी) or Panjim is the capital of the state of Goa in India. ... Goa (गोआ in Devanāgarī) is Indias smallest state in terms of area and the fourth smallest in terms of population after Sikkim, Mizoram and Arunachal Pradesh. ...