Betki’s Sacred Secret: A Temple with a Curious Name On our way back after visiting the Anant Devasthan, we came across a signboard at Betki that read “Mandodari Temple.” The board also mentioned that it was the only temple dedicated to Mandodari. Noticing the name spelled as “Mandodari(मंडोदरी )” instead Read more
Akur is a vegetable found in Goa during the monsoon season. This reddish-green vegetable is sold in the market as tender shoots. Akur, sprouts along riverbanks during the rains and is used to make a delicious gravy with pulses like chana dal, green peas, or masoor dal. Even when prepared Read more
Introduction: Discover One of Goa’s Most Unique Spiritual Destinations When people think of Goa, beaches and nightlife usually come to mind. But beyond the coastline lies a completely different side of Goa — one that is rich in culture, tradition, and spirituality. One such hidden gem is the temple of Read more
India’s Only Temple of Devaki and Baby Krishna Whenever Marcel village in Goa is mentioned, the first thing that comes to mind is the serene and beautiful Devaki Krishna Temple. What makes this temple truly extraordinary is the fact that it is believed to be the only temple in India Read more
The Guardian Deity of Mapusa, Goa In the bustling town of Mapusa in North Goa, one deity holds a special place in the hearts of local residents — Lord Bodgeshwar, widely revered as the guardian deity of Mapusa. For generations, devotees have believed that Lord Bodgeshwar protects the town and Read more
In Maharashtra, just as kat (soup) accompanies matki usal (moth bean curry), similarly in Goa, saar (a type of soup) is made to go with mugagathi (a sprouted moong bean dish). The difference is that this saar is completely satvik, meaning it’s prepared without onion or garlic. Dishes like mugagathi, mugachi usal, mugache saar, and khatkhate are typically made during festivals or Read more
Goa’s Traditional Dish, Mugagathi In Goa, no religious or traditional ceremony is complete without a meal that includes the staple dish called Mugagathi, which is essentially a thin sprouted moong bean curry. The unique feature of this dish is that the moong beans used must be sprouted and peeled. Ingredients Read more
On the road right in front of the main entrance of the Mahalasa Narayani Temple in Mardol, to the right as you exit the temple, stands Hotel Mahalasa. A small hotel, yet the crowd it attracts speaks volumes about the uniqueness of the food served here. While the dishes offered Read more
Navratri is celebrated in various unique ways across different regions of India. While the Durga Puja in West Bengal and Garba in Gujarat are widely known, have you ever wondered how Navratri is celebrated in Goa? Goa’s Navratri is distinct and is renowned for its Makharotsav. This festival is celebrated Read more
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