Certain dishes are traditionally associated with specific festivals. These combinations vary by region, as each region has its own special dishes. Goa also has some unique traditional foods, some of which are closely tied to particular festivals. For instance, Nag Panchami and Patolyo, Ganesh Chaturthi (known as Chavath) and Nevryo Read more…
Mugachi Usal is another traditional dish from Goan vegetarian cuisine. However, the moong beans used for this recipe must be sprouted. Sprouted moong beans are considered more important in Goan vegetarian meals compared to other legumes. Various dishes such as mugachi usal, mugagathi, and mugache saar are made using sprouted Read more…
In Goa, fish is a staple part of the diet, but Goans also enjoy vegetarian dishes. Whether traditional or seasonal, there’s a wide array of vegetarian dishes that Goans relish. With the onset of the monsoon each year, Goans eagerly await the seasonal vegetables that come with it. For many, Read more…
From the beginning of the monsoon season until Ganesh Chaturthi, a large cucumber known as “Tavashe” is available in Goa. There are two types of this cucumber: one with a yellowish-green color and the other with a pale green color. A sweet dish made from this cucumber is called “Tavsolli.” Read more…
Soyara’s! A Veg-Non-Veg Restaurant Near the Kadamba Bus Stand in Patto, Panaji. Soyara’s is the success story of a determined Maharashtrian woman. Having moved to Goa with her husband, this persistent woman was determined to make her mark. Fueled by her passion and expertise in cooking, she embarked on the Read more…
Shantadurga, the Revered Goddess of All Goans Shantadurga is the revered goddess of all Goans, with temples dedicated to her in many villages across Goa. One of the most famous temples, which attracts millions of devotees, is the Shantadurga Kunkalikarin temple in Fatorpa. You might wonder why the goddess is Read more…
The Lakshmi Narasimha Temple is a sacred site in Goa that left me spellbound upon entering. The atmosphere is holy, serene, and blissful. Surrounded by nature, the temple complex is beautiful. The temple houses a somewhat fierce but equally captivating idol of Narasimha, seated with Lakshmi on his left thigh, Read more…
First Encounter with Vijayadurga at Keri A few years ago, I had the opportunity to visit Keri for a day for a residential camp organized by Sanskrit Bharati Goa. Our camp was held in a building owned by the temple, located across the road behind the Vijayadurga temple. Busy with Read more…
Kuldevi Mahalasa Narayani Mahalasa Narayani is my family deity. Before marriage, the main reason for visiting Goa was to seek the blessings of our Kuldevi. Once that was done, we would explore a bit of Goa. With Mahalasa Mata’s grace, she became my Kuldevi from my husband’s side as well. Read more…
Keri Village – A Unique Gem There are three villages named Keri in Goa: one in Pernem Taluka, one in Ponda, and the other in Sattari Taluka, located before reaching Chorla Ghat on the way to Belgaum. All three are scenic and unique in their own ways. Recently, I had Read more…