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Spectacular vision and beauty at Goa festivals

Goan people are addicted to festivities. You will find fairs and festivals of one kind or another every month in Goa. Some of them are religious and social, and some are also artistic. Art festivals like the annual Kala Academy Festivals attract thousands of art lovers from all over India. Festivals in Goa are an integral part of the culture and heritage of the state.

hindu festivals

Almost all Hindu festivals are religious in origin, these have become the festivals of the entire state and society due to the mass appeal. The main Hindu festivals celebrated in Goa are: Makarsankranti, Maha Shivaratri (worship of Lord Shiva), Holi or Shigmo (the Festival of Colors), Gudi Parva (Hindu New Year), Ramnavami (birthday of Lord Rama), Nagapanchami , Raksha Bandhan, Janmashtami (Birthday of Lord Krishna), Ganesh Chaturthi (worship of Ganesha, the God of omen), Dussera (the celebration of Lord Rama’s victory over Ravana, the King of Lanka) and Diwali (the Festival of Light). These are held at various Goan Hindu temples and are punctuated by rituals and religious observations. People organize colorful processions (jatras) and call the festival by the name of the place where it takes place.

Christian Holidays

The main Christian festivals in Goa show the strong influence of the Portuguese culture. Feast of the Three Kings, Procession of All Saints, Feast of Our Lady of Miracles, Sao Joao, Feast of the Assumption of the Virgin, Novedades, Fame of Minino Jesús, Feast of San Francisco Javier, Feast of the Lady of the Immaculate Conception, and Christmas are the main Christian holidays that are enthusiastically celebrated in Goa.

Apart from these festivals filled with religious undertones, the Goan Carnival is the most famous festive festival in Goa, known for fascinating parades, music, dance, parties and colorful celebrations. It reflects the best of Goa’s fun-loving spirit. Carnival in Goa is a continuous 3 day festival of colour, song and fun. Goa Carnival creates a relaxing climate and creates wholesome entertainment for everyone, young and old.

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