Goa’s Dussehra rituals and festivities showcase traditions of a bygone era
From Narve and Poriem to Sanvordem and Surla, Goa’s Dussehra traditions are a reflection of centuries-old rituals
Culture
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Amelia J Menezes felicitated for promoting Konkani
The Global Konknni Forum honoured Amelia J Menezes for promoting Romi Konkani
Goan artisan Amar Shet wins National Handicrafts Award
Goan artisan Amar L Shet is the first artisan from Goa to receive the honour
Schedule of traditional Colva fama, novenas & feast
This year, Colva Church celebrates the Fama of the Miraculous Infant Jesus on October 12, while the feast day will be...
Is it a lotus or a lily?
While frequently confused, the sacred lotus and water lilies belong to entirely different plant families
Women of Dr Prachi Kolamker’s family keep Ganesh aarti tradition alive
Their long-standing Ganesh aarti tradition challenges conventional gender stereotypes
Eco-friendly Ganapati was a time-tested tradition in Goa
Goa’s traditional eco-friendly Ganapati worship included wooden and papier-mâché idol traditions
Muslim family in Korgao marks 8 years of Ganesh Chaturthi worship
The Muslim family has been celebrating the Ganesh Chaturthi festival for the past eight years
From paper to ‘patri’, check out two of Goa’s unique Ganesh Chaturthi traditions
Goa’s unique Ganesh Chaturthi traditions include paper Ganesh idols and Patri Ganapati made from medicinal leaves,...
From 'chunnachi' to 'purnachi', check out the many flavours of Goan ‘nevri’
'Nevri', Goa’s beloved Ganesh Chaturthi delicacy, blends sweet and savoury flavours and has even moved with the times
Handi Khuris Feast preparations underway in Maina, Curtorim
The traditional Handi Khuris Feast, celebrated on August 20, brings together farmers and devotees to seek blessings for...
There may be no such thing as Saraswat cuisine
Goan food is increasingly labelled “Saraswat cuisine”, but history, ingredients and shared traditions suggest the...