Since childhood, Ganapati has been a beloved deity for people of all ages! While there are numerous temples dedicated to Ganapati in Goa, the most famous among them is the Mahaganapati Temple in Khandola. Located on the road from Marcel to Savoi-Verem in Ponda Taluka. The path leading to the Read more
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
The Importance of Monsoon Vegetables in Goa While fish is a staple in the Goan diet, Goans also enjoy vegetarian food with equal enthusiasm. Be it traditional or seasonal, the variety of vegetarian dishes in Goan cuisine is quite extensive. With the arrival of the monsoon each year, there’s a 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
A Brief Visit Years Ago A few years ago, I had the opportunity to visit Keri for a day to attend a residential camp organized by Samskrita Bharati Goa. Our camp was held in a building owned by the Vijayadurga temple, located just across the road behind the temple. Since Read more
Kuldevi Mahalasa Narayani Mahalasa Narayani – my family deity. From both my maternal and marital side. Before marriage, the main reason for visiting Goa was to seek her blessings. Once that was done, we’d squeeze in a bit of sightseeing. Later by her grace, she became my Kuldevi from my Read more