Exploring Beyond Ganpatipule After visiting the Ganpatipule temple and its beach, it felt natural to explore the nearby attractions as well. I learned that Jaygad Fort, Aare–Ware Beach, Prachin Konkan Museum, and the ancestral home of poet Keshavsut at Malgund were all close by. Remembering Keshavsut—celebrated as the father of Read more
Ganpatipule – A Place That Captured My Heart Since Childhood I had known since childhood that Ganpatipule was famous for its self-manifested Ganesh temple. But after watching the immensely popular Marathi comedy film “Navra Majha Navsacha,” my curiosity about this place grew even stronger.The beautiful beach shown in the movie Read more
Diwali is truly the king of all Indian festivals — loved by one and all, young and old alike. However, the way it is celebrated differs from state to state. At its heart, Diwali is about spending time with family and sharing happiness. This joy is expressed through lighting diyas, Read more
In the coastal regions of Goa and Konkan, a sour fruit known as Ambade (Hog Plums) is found. In Goan cuisine, various dishes are prepared using this tangy fruit. You can often spot Ambade trees in the courtyards or backyards of Goan homes. The fruit begins to appear around the Read more
In the Konkani language, flattened rice is called fov and ros means coconut milk or extract. Hence, this delicacy made by soaking fov in coconut milk is popularly known as Rosatle Fov. In Goa, pohe (flattened rice) hold special importance during Diwali. It’s impossible to imagine a Goan Diwali without Read more
In Goa, pohe (beaten rice) hold a special significance during Diwali. In fact, for Goans, Diwali is synonymous with pohe — it’s a simple yet deeply rooted tradition! Among the many pohe-based delicacies prepared during this festival, “Dudhatle Fov” (doodh pohe) is a popular one made especially on Narak Chaturdashi Read more
A New Discovery of Goan Traditions When I moved to Goa after marriage, I began to truly discover the land for the first time. Its many traditions, temples, and festivals were all new experiences. Among these, the Sangod festival left a lasting impression. My first encounter with it was during Read more
Brahma, Vishnu, and Mahesh – the holy trinity of Hinduism. However, among them, Brahma, the creator, has the fewest temples across India — so rare that they can be counted on one hand. The most well-known of these is located in Pushkar, near Ajmer in Rajasthan. Another rare and ancient Read more
Kamleshwar Temple: hidden amidst lush green nature Goa is truly a land of temples. Thousands of small and grand temples are scattered across its landscape. Recently, I came to know of a temple hidden deep within nature, and from that very moment, I had decided to visit it. This temple, Read more
