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
A Hidden Coastal Gem in North Goa Located in the northernmost part of Goa, near the Maharashtra border, Keri Village (also known as Querim) is one of the most peaceful and scenic destinations in North Goa. Far from the crowded beaches, this village offers a perfect blend of pristine coastline, Read more
Magnificent Marble Architecture We reached the temple around 7 PM. The number of cars parked along the road hinted at the crowd inside. The view of the entire temple and its surroundings from the road was captivating. After parking our car, we entered the temple. The archway at the entrance Read more
Recheado Masala is a type of Goan Masala (spice mix). The word “recheado” is derived from Portuguese, meaning stuffed. This masala is primarily used for stuffing fish but can also be used with chicken, paneer, and vegetables. Traditionally, it pairs exceptionally well with mackerel, though it can also enhance the Read more
Recheado Bangado is a favorite among many due to its unique taste. In Goa, mackerel is prepared in various ways, such as Bangdyache Suke, Bangdyache Aamot teek, and Bangdyache Hooman (fish curry). Mackerel pickle is also quite popular. However, one of the most loved preparations of mackerel is Recheado Bangado, Read more
Another traditional Goan dish, Khatkhate, is a vegetable stew that is also popular in Saraswat households in Maharashtra and Karnataka, especially during Ganesh Chaturthi. It is believed to be a favorite dish of Lord Ganesha. Made with a variety of seasonal and perennial vegetables available during the month of Shravan, Read more
Goa is home to a variety of fish, each with its unique taste. Among the numerous types of small fish available, one notable type is Verli (locally pronounced as Velli). This small, silvery fish is used in various traditional Goan dishes, and one popular preparation is Verliche Sukhe. Making Verliche Read more
Hooman, or fish curry, is an integral part of Goan cuisine. When it’s made with mackerel, it’s even more special! Many people who love seafood have a particular fondness for mackerel and its curry. In Goa, the method of preparing fish curry varies depending on the type of fish. Traditional Read more