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
Traditional Goan Patolyo Recipe Certain dishes have traditionally become associated with particular festivals. These food-and-festival combinations vary from region to region because every region has its own special traditional dishes. Goa too has several unique traditional recipes, and some of these dishes are closely associated with specific festivals. For example, 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 colour and the other with a pale green colour. A traditional Goan dish made from this cucumber is called 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 Among the many sacred temples in Goa, the Shantadurga Kunkalikarin Temple at Fatorpa holds a special place in the hearts of devotees. Revered as one of the most powerful and awakened deities in Goa, Goddess Shantadurga is worshipped across the state, with temples 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