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With the majority of the population being Hindu, Goa has scores
of festivals celebrated all around the year. All these festivals
do not occur on fixed dates of the caldendar year, since they
are based on the Hindu calendar.
Despite the long period of Portuguese colonisation, the Hindu
festivals have retained their unique Goan character and are
celebrated with deep fervour.
In Hindu mythology, Goa is called the land of the Gods and with
good reasons. There are hundreds of Gods and Goddesses with
differing names, tastes, rituals and traditions. Most of these
have remained unchaged over the centuries while others have
adapted to the changing times and circumstances.
Quite a lot of the Goan festivals are actually Jatras (feasts)
of the local or family deity celebrated at the temple of the God
or Goddess called Devasthan. It is a festive and colourfull
occassion in the temple complex with thousands of devotees
taking part in the celebrations and the palakhi (palanquin)
procession.
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HINDU FESTIVALS
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Mahashivratri: A celebration in the honour of Lord Shiva held
at all the principal Shiva templeIs, it is celebrated in Harvalem,
Ramnathi, Kavlem, Mangueshi, Nagueshi, Shiroda, Brahmapuri. Shirgao,
Kasarpal, Fatorpa and Panaji.
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MUSLIM FAIRS & FESTIVALS |
It is 13 Kms. from Panaji. The capital of Bardez Taluka, on the
national highway, is the cross roads of the network of highways
covering whole of Northern Goa. Weekly fair on Friday, is held at
the modem streamlined market, attended by large crowds.
Units of Shah Abdullah at Ponda -17th Zilhaj (February)
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CHRISTIAN
FAIRS &
FESTIVALS |
January 6:
Feast of the Three Kings at Reis Magos, Cuelim (Cansaulim) and
Chandor.
5th Monday in Lent:
Procession of All Saints of the Franciscan Third Order (only other
besides Rome) at Goa Velha.
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GOA
CARNIVALS |
Although introduced by the Portuguese who ruled
this territory for over 50 years, from 1510 to 1961, the three-day
festival primarily celebrated by Christians, has absorbed Hindu
tradition-bound revelry and western dance forms, and stimulated by
the artistry of the Goan genius turned into a pageantry of singular
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SHIGMO
FESTIVALS |
Holi in Goa is celebrated as Shigmotsav, which is
a festival of farewell to winter and welcome to spring celebrated
with colour, songs and dances to the beat of drums. Float parades
depicting various scenes of mythology are also held.
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OTHER FESTIVALS OF GOA FESTIVALS |
Food & Cultural
Festival:
A 5-day festival held at Miramar beach close to Panaji m November
wida food stalls offering/i rich experience of Goan Cuisine,
accompanied by Cultural entertainment programs and various
competitions.
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