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Festivals of Goa
Goa is famous for its Indo-Latin festivals like carnivals. The majority of
the population in Goa is Hindu. That is why Goa witnesses several festivals on
different dates, based upon the Hindu calendar. Goa has retained the pure Hindu
culture inspite of Portuguese colonization for a long period. The Hindu
festivals in Goa have retained their uniqueness with deep enthusiasm.
Goa is a land of many Gods and Goddesses with different names. These Gods are praised with many different rituals and traditions. Goa is also a place where festivals of other religions can be found. Following are some details of the fairs and festivals that are celebrated in Goa.
Hindu Festivals: Mahashivratri: This festival is held at all principal Shiva Temples in Goa. Mahashivratri is celebrated in the honour of Lord Shiva. Mahashivratri is celebrated in places like Harvalem, Mangueshi, Nagueshi, Brahmapuri. Shirgao, Fatorpa and Panaji.
Muslim Festivals: Units of Shah Abdullah at Ponda -17th Zilhaj (February).
Christian Festivals: Feast of the Three Kings at Reis Magos, Cuelim (Cansaulim) and Chandor.
Carnival: The Goa carnival, a three-day fest, had its birth in Goa during the era of King Momo.One can find a lot of excitement bubbling across Goa,in the month of February,as Goa is dressing up for the carnival festivities. This carnival is celebrated just before the Lent season(Lent is the period of fasting and penance in the Christian calendar and corresponding somewhat to the Mohammedan fast before Ramzan Id),that usually starts off on Sabado Gordo (Fat Saturday) and concludes on Shrove Tuesday (Fat Tuesday)-the eve of Ash Wednesday, which is the first day of the season of Lent.So one can say that this is basically celebrated before going into the rigrous fasting,the whole of Goa gets into the carnival mood or the party mood.
Not only human beings but the atmosphere of this place seems to be dancing to the tunes of joy.At the time of carnival the air of Goa is filled with perfume of happiness, the roads are jam-packed with fun and the hearts of the people in Goa is filled with nothing but enjoyment & happiness.These three days of fun & frolic are days of continuous music & dance.
Goa is the best place to be visited during the February carnival,to forget all the wordly affairs in the extravagant fun of this carnival & simply flow along in the river of happiness and fun.The memories gathered from the carnival of Goa will never come to an end but they will grow closer to your heart as the time passes away.
Goa is a land of many Gods and Goddesses with different names. These Gods are praised with many different rituals and traditions. Goa is also a place where festivals of other religions can be found. Following are some details of the fairs and festivals that are celebrated in Goa.
Hindu Festivals: Mahashivratri: This festival is held at all principal Shiva Temples in Goa. Mahashivratri is celebrated in the honour of Lord Shiva. Mahashivratri is celebrated in places like Harvalem, Mangueshi, Nagueshi, Brahmapuri. Shirgao, Fatorpa and Panaji.
Muslim Festivals: Units of Shah Abdullah at Ponda -17th Zilhaj (February).
Christian Festivals: Feast of the Three Kings at Reis Magos, Cuelim (Cansaulim) and Chandor.
Carnival: The Goa carnival, a three-day fest, had its birth in Goa during the era of King Momo.One can find a lot of excitement bubbling across Goa,in the month of February,as Goa is dressing up for the carnival festivities. This carnival is celebrated just before the Lent season(Lent is the period of fasting and penance in the Christian calendar and corresponding somewhat to the Mohammedan fast before Ramzan Id),that usually starts off on Sabado Gordo (Fat Saturday) and concludes on Shrove Tuesday (Fat Tuesday)-the eve of Ash Wednesday, which is the first day of the season of Lent.So one can say that this is basically celebrated before going into the rigrous fasting,the whole of Goa gets into the carnival mood or the party mood.
Not only human beings but the atmosphere of this place seems to be dancing to the tunes of joy.At the time of carnival the air of Goa is filled with perfume of happiness, the roads are jam-packed with fun and the hearts of the people in Goa is filled with nothing but enjoyment & happiness.These three days of fun & frolic are days of continuous music & dance.
Goa is the best place to be visited during the February carnival,to forget all the wordly affairs in the extravagant fun of this carnival & simply flow along in the river of happiness and fun.The memories gathered from the carnival of Goa will never come to an end but they will grow closer to your heart as the time passes away.
As Goa is a montage of Christianity, Hinduism and Islam, so apart from the
above described festivals there are many other festivals that is celebrated by
the respective communities.
- Hindu Festivals
- Holi
- Diwali
- Ram Navami
- Ganesh Chaturthi
- Shigmo
- Goa Carnival
- Sea Food Festival
- Muslim Festivals
- Christian Festivals
- Christmas
- Good Friday
- Feast of Three Kings
- Feast of Bonderam
- Feast of Saint Peter & Saint Paul