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 Marcel village in Goa is mentioned, the Devaki–Krishna Temple is the first thing that comes to my mind. This is the only temple in India where Baby Krishna is worshipped along 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
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 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 Read more
