[5] History of the church is dated to 22 August 1502 when Fr Henrique de Coimbra with other eight Franciscans, landed at Anjadipa Island as part of the second Portuguese expedition under the leadership of Pedro Álvares Cabral.

[6] The Church of Lady of Springs has been restored and festivals are held here every year, mainly because of the assistance of the people (of both Christian and Hindu community) of Karwar, Sirsi and Binaga.

[7] After the Indian Navy took over the island to establish 'Project Sea Bird' (a naval base project), disputes have cropped up on allowing pilgrims to visit the churches here, since the area is now considered a military ‘high security’ zone.

[4] The issue has been raised in the Indian Parliament by MP Rajya Sabha, who demands that devotees should be allowed to celebrate the religious festivals every year on the two Islands.

[4] The Church on Anjadip Island is located 4 kilometres (2.5 mi), south of Baticala, the ancient kingdom of Garsopa, in present-day Karwar.