The festival of Ganesh Chaturthi is as celebrated in Goa as it is in Maharashtra, if not more. In fact, Ganesh Chaturthi is the most beloved festival of the people of Goa, even surpassing Dussehra and Diwali in enthusiasm. Preparations Read more…
If you frequently visit Goa but haven’t yet explored Tambdi Surla, you are truly missing out. Goa, a treasure trove of natural beauty, boasts Tambdi Surla as one of its most precious jewels. Whether during the monsoon season, when nature is at its Read more…
The beautiful Reis Magos Fort, located in the Bardez taluka, is a lesser-known yet captivating historical marvel of Goa. Situated about 7–8 km from the Panaji Bus Stand, this fort may not be particularly large, but its architectural charm is undeniably Read more…
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 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 Read more…
Lairai: The Goddess Who Captured My Attention The name “Lairai” kept coming up often after I moved to Goa. I found myself wondering — who is this goddess? What is her story? These questions kept swirling in my mind. The Read more…
The Only Temple of Devaki and Baby Krishna Whenever I think of Marcel village in Goa, the first thing that comes to my mind is the Devaki-Krishna temple. This is the only temple in India where Baby Krishna is worshipped Read more…
The Guardian of Mapusa The revered guardian of all the people of Mapusa and the spiritual anchor for many Goans, Lord Bodgeshwar!Approximately 12 km from Panaji, at the entrance to Mapusa, stands the temple of Bodgeshwar at a place known 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, 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 Read more…