Ashadhi Ekadashi 2025
Every year, Ashadhi Ekadashi brings millions together in prayer, song, and unwavering devotion. Falling in the Hindu month of Ashadha, it holds special importance for followers of Lord Vithoba (a form of Vishnu) and is one of the most celebrated Ekadashis in Maharashtra and Goa. In 2025, Ashadhi Ekadashi will be observed on Saturday, July […]
Monsoon-Inspired Goan Desserts You Must Try
As the rain begins to fall and the scent of wet earth fills the air, Goan kitchens respond with warmth, spices, and sweetness. Monsoon isn’t just a season in Goa—it’s a celebration of comfort food. And nothing captures this better than the region’s traditional, home-style desserts crafted especially for the rainy days. Patoleo (Patoli) Patoleo […]
Inside a Goan Kitchen During the Rainy Season
As rain lashes against tiled roofs and coconut palms sway in the monsoon wind, the heart of every Goan home, the kitchen comes alive. The rainy season in Goa doesn’t just change the landscape; it transforms the rhythm, aromas, and rituals of the household kitchen into something beautifully nostalgic and deeply comforting. The Warmth of […]
International Yoga Day: Free Yoga Session & Wellness Talk
In celebration of International Yoga Day, Clube Tennis de Gaspar Dias, one of Goa’s oldest and most prestigious social clubs, will host a free yoga session followed by a talk on wellness by renowned dietician and diabetes educator Dr Mekhala Mandurkar. The yoga session themed ‘Yoga for One Earth, One Health’ will be led by […]
Monsoon Memories from a Goan Childhood
Every time the skies darken and the first drops fall, Goans feel something stir deep within—a sense of joy, nostalgia, and childhood freedom. In Goa, the monsoon is not just a season; it’s an emotion soaked in laughter, tradition, and unforgettable memories. As soon as the first heavy rains arrived, children across Goan villages would […]
More Than Awards: JD Design Awards 2025 Stood as India’s Grandest Celebration of Creativity in Goa
Goa, India – On the evening of May 30th, 2025 at Panjim Gymkhana, with a spectacular celebration of design, culture, and creativity, once again, JD Design Awards is honoured to serve as the launchpad for the budding designers of JD School of Design, powered by JD Institute of Fashion Technology, providing them a prestigious platform […]
Naivedyam and Prasad: Sacred Offerings in Goan Homes
In Goan Hindu households, the kitchen often transforms into a sacred space. Each day and especially during festivals, Goans prepare Naivedyam—a heartfelt offering of food to the deities. Once offered, it becomes Prasad, the blessed nourishment shared by the family. This daily ritual reflects the deep spiritual bond between Goan families and their faith, where […]
Feast of Saints Peter & Paul and the Sangodd Festival in Goa
Goans celebrate the feast of Saints Peter and Paul every year on June 29 with deep religious devotion and cultural vibrancy. The Roman Catholic Church commemorates this date to honor the martyrdom of the apostles Peter and Paul in Rome around 64 AD. These two saints, revered as pillars of the Church, continue to inspire […]
Chikhal Kalo: Goa’s Mud-Filled Celebration of Devotion and Joy
In the lush village of Marcel, nestled in the heart of Goa, locals gather each monsoon to celebrate a festival like no other—Chikhal Kalo, or the “Mud Bath Festival.” With a perfect blend of spirituality and playful tradition, the event is one of Goa’s most unique cultural experiences. A Village Rooted in Tranquility Marcel is […]
Mr Kurkurit’ Goes Back to School; Shifts from Likes to Ladles at Kamaxi College of Culinary Arts
For Ruben Rodrigues, a 24-year-old food influencer famously known as Mr Kurkurit, a brand campaign at Verna’s Kamaxi College of Culinary Arts culminated in a decision to enroll in the culinary course. And the temporary academic appears to have worked well for him. Ruben Rodrigues, better known by his online moniker, Mr. Kurkurit, changed the […]
