GLIMPSES OF
BHARAT...
BHARAT KI
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The seafaring Portuguese arrived at Goa in 1510 with a target to take control over the spice route from the East. It was an ideal place for them as it was blessed with wide rivers and natural harbors. The Portuguese had an influential control over the state as they expanded their provinces and were there in Goa for quite a long time. Most of the buildings and edifices of the city resembles the Portuguese architectural style as they constructed several Churches and Forts during their administration.
In the later part of 18th century, the Portuguese were defeated by the Marathas. Trade of the Portuguese came to an end in 1961, after the Indian army entered Goa.
Goa was officially declared as the 25th state of India in the year 1987, by Prime Minister Rajiv Gandhi. After few years, Konkani- the local language of Goa was considered as one of the 22 official regional languages of India. At present, it is known for having India’s highest per-capita incomes with fishing, farming, tourism and iron-ore mining which are the major sources of its economy.
* TOURIST PLACES-
BEACHES
WATERFALLS
Bamanbudo Waterfall(North Goa)
Tambadi Surla Waterfall(North Goa)
MUSEUMS
Museum Of Christian Art(Velha Goa)
Goa Chitra Museum(Benaulim)
GARDENS
Garca Branca Garden(Margao)
AMUSEMENT PARK-
CAVES
WILDLIFE SANCTUARY
Salim Ali Bird Sanctuary(Ribandar)
Bondla Wildlife Sanctuary(Usgao-Ganjem VP)
Netravali Wildlife Sanctuary(Verlem)
Cotigao Wildlife Sanctuary(Canacona)
Mhadei Wildlife Sanctuary(Valpoi)
RELIGIOUS PLACES
Shree Mangesh Temple(Ponda)
Shantadurga Temple(Kavalem)
Shri Mahalasa Narayani Temple(Mardol)
NATIONAL PARKS
Mollem National Park(Sanguem)
Bhagwan Mahavir National Park(Dharbandora)
VALLEYS
FORTS
* LANGUAGES SPOKEN-
1) Konkani
2) Marathi
3) Hindi
4) English
5) Portuguese
*TRADITIONAL ATTIRE-
1) 'Goan men do not have a particular traditional attire they swear by; it is vibrant and easy-going. The fabrics worn are mostly cotton, as the fabric is light and weather-friendly. One might be familiar with the sight of bright, colourful clothing in Goa. On the other hand, the fishermen wear what is called a Lungi.
2) Women of all ages in Goa frequently wear the Pano Bhaju because it is a significant part of the region's cultural identity. The Pano Bhaju is also distinguished by its use of vivid colours. The dress has many hues, but the most common ones are red, green, yellow, blue, and orange.
* CUISINE-
* FAMOUS FESTIVAL-
Goa Carnival
Goa carnival is one of a kind, this kind of festival is not found anywhere else in India. This festival is 500 years old. It's a very important festival for Catholics as it's a Pre-Lenten festival which means after this fest the Catholics would maintain abstinence from meat for 40 days prior to Easter.
Colourful costumes, soulful music, extravagant dances, colourful possessions and the love and enthusiasm of people around will make your day the most memorable one. Goa Carnival is the most popular festival of Goa. The colourful streets and floats resonate the joy of people in the carnival.
* TRADITIONAL SPORT-
TIKTEM
Tiktem is a two player game. Each player has 9 black and yellow pawns respectively. (Alternately, shells and stones are used). The game board is made up of a large square divided into smaller squares. Each player alternately places their pawn at a chosen join corner of the square. The aim of the players is to construct a line (tiktem) using 3 of his pawns. The players may block or counter their opponent’s moves by placing their pawns strategically. The game ends when 3 tikems are assembled by any one player.
* FOLK DANCE-
Dhalo Dance
Women perform Dhalo dance to ask God to protect their family and household. The dance performance is a kind of ritual which women do to offer their prayers to the deity.
Dhalo is performed at the beginning of winters, during the Pausha period according to the Hindu calendar. The dance is performed for five to nine days depending upon when the full moon will be to end the festival. The theme of Dhalo dance is mainly religious and social.
Dhalo dance is a blend of rituals and art which grabs everyone’s attention. Dhalo is performed in a sacred place which is called “mand”, people are not allowed to enter with footwear. The festival starts on the full moon day also knows as “Dalyachi Poonav” locally.
