Most people would be surprised if told that the land of ‘beaches, beer and buddies’ Goa was at one point in time a land of hundreds of temples and that for the Konkani-speaking Saraswats it is still the most significant annual pilgrim destination.
Read MoreTripurari Poornima – A Boat Festival in Goa
Tripurari pournima is popularly known for the lighted boats floating in the valvanti river. It is celebrated with great enthusiasm in Sakhli, Goa. Read more…
Read MoreLairai Jatra in Shirgao – A Walk on a Fire in Goa
Lairai festival or jatra, which in Konkani means pilgrimage festival, is one of the most popular festivals of Goa. Thousands of Goans walk over a bed of burning charcoal fire barefoot, unaffected and protected by Goddess Lairai.
Read MoreVirbhadra or Veerbhadra Dance Form of Goa
Virabhadra is one of the traditional folk dance in Goa. Veerabhadra festival is celebrated during holi in Goa. Its is one of the main dance form of Goa.
Read MoreShidiyo Gade – A Part of Shigmo Culture of Goa
If you want to experience a different side of Goa which is energetic, where you don’t have to just relax and chill in peace, where you can dance and sing as much as you can, then festivals of Goa are waiting for you to delight your soul. There is really a huge list of fairs and festivals of Goa, but here for you is the list of only the most popular fairs and festivals of Goa to enjoy.
Read MoreSotreo – An Umbrella Festival of Goa
Famous traditional festival of Goa includes Sotreo, festival of umbrellas. It is celebrated to mark journey of Goddess to it’s original place.
Read MoreChikhal Kalo – A Traditional Mud Festival of Goa
There is a tomato festival alike event in Goa. This tradition is called as Chikhal Kalo, a mud festival of Goa. Read to know more!
Read MoreFestival of Thieves in Goa – Chorotsav Festival in Goa
Goa is not just about its stunning beaches. The state is also known for its rich cultural heritage and hosts a plethora of traditional festivals and celebrations all year round. Some notable events include Shigmotsav, Chorotsav, Carnival, Film Festival, Lokotsav, Nomozo, and many more.
Read MoreShisharanni – Where Rice is Cooked on a Stove of 3 Human Heads
There are some unusual festivals in Goa which people are unaware about. This is one of the rare festival in Goa where rice is cooked on a stove made up of 3 living human heads.
Read MoreSheni Uzzo-A Festival of Fire at Molcornem, Goa
Most of the Unique and Traditional Festivals of Goa are unknown to the world. Here is one such ritual where in Goans play in a rain of fire…
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