CHORAM BAIM

Herbert Daniel Gebauer - 06/01/2018

Two cave entrances give access to a wave-cut sea cave with a wind-pipe / pothole. According to Dr. Nandakumar Kamat (note 1), the Choram Baim is a deep, well-like structure, fully surrounded by massive rock-walls, except for a small opening … Sea-water gushes in this hollow, emitting a peculiar, metallic sound, which is so haunting and transfixing that it glues one to the site instantly.ETYMOLOGY: According to one tradition, thieves used to hide valuable items in the hollows of the rocks near the well, and thus it came to be known as choram (thieves) baim (well). My interpretation is that 'choram' means a deep ditch, and hence the local name indicates a ditch- like deep geological formation influenced by the sea (Nandakumar Kamat 1997.06.14). SITUATION: The … interesting, layered rock formation is projected in the sea, just below the famous Baga Retreat House, looked after by the Jesuit Fathers (Nandakumar Kamat 1997.06.14). In case Baga (Nandakumar Kamat 1997.06.14) refers to theback packer's hype Baga of the Calangute and Baga Beach (note 2), Choram Baim lies 45 minutes by bus north-west of Panjim (Panaji N15°29': E73°50') or 15 minutes by bus west of Mapusa (also: Mapuca, pronounced Mapsa N15°36': E73°49').back packer's hype Baga of the Calangute and Baga Beach (note 2), Choram Baim lies 45 minutes by bus north-west of Panjim (Panaji N15°29': E73°50') or 15 minutes by bus west of Mapusa (also: Mapuca, pronounced Mapsa N15°36': E73°49').