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In the past, Cuncolim was often referred to as ‘ Punyabhumi ' meaning “a land of virtue”. It was also called a “holy place” because down the years, many people from this village shed their blood to make this place holy and pure. The term Cuncolim is derived from two words – ‘ Kunk ' that is a Sanskrit term for ‘ KumKum ' that is also called Kesar or a crimson, red colour that is a sign of good fortune for the married women and is an important symbol in the Hindu religion and – Halli that is derived from the Kannada word meaning village. This colour is also identified with the Kshatriya clans that live in this village.
It is stated that the name of this village was Kunkhalli . The term Kunku is similar to the term Keser . Kesari (orange colour) is a symbol of bravery ( veerta ) and holiness ( shaubhagya ). Hence, this term is related to an element of pride and holiness.
Yet others trace the etymology of Cuncolim to Kesar Halli that is colour of victory. The Sanskrit word Kunk later became Kunku in Marathi and was later changed to Cuncolim. |
