Independence Day 2025 in Goa – Celebrations, Culture & Events
Every year on 15 August, Goa joins the rest of India in celebrating Independence Day with pride and gratitude, marking the nation’s freedom from British rule in 1947. In 2025, the day is set to be observed with the same enthusiasm, blending patriotic fervor with Goa’s unique cultural identity. Official State Celebrations in Panjim Across […]
Our Lady of Assumption Feast 2025
The Parish of Our Lady of Assumption will joyfully celebrate its annual feast on August 15, 2025, honoring the Blessed Virgin Mary’s Assumption into Heaven. This much-awaited occasion will bring together parishioners, well-wishers, and visitors in a vibrant display of faith, tradition, and community spirit. A Solemn Start to the Festivities Festivities will begin with […]
Goan Shravan Recipes: Sattvik Food & Monsoon Flavours
The holy month of Shravan holds deep spiritual meaning across India, and in Goa, it marks a period of simplicity, devotion, and sattvik (pure) living. For many Goans, this means abstaining from meat, fish, and even onions and garlic turning instead to wholesome vegetarian meals that nourish both body and soul. Yet, Shravan cuisine is […]
Blisters, Bhakti and Bhakri: A Goan’s 210-km Journey to Pandharpur
Sheetal Pai Kane, a fitness enthusiast, an entrepreneur and a well known figure from Goa, walked over 200 km in six days as part of her first Pandharpur wari, a culturally significant pilgrimage undertaken in worship to Lord Vitthal in Pandharpur, Maharashtra. On her return, Sheetal shares what moved her to undertake the pilgrimage, the […]
Folk Dances of Goa
Goa, renowned for its pristine beaches and Portuguese influence, also boasts a vibrant cultural heritage reflected in its diverse folk dances. These dances, deeply rooted in tradition, express the stories, festivals, and emotions of Goan communities. Performed across villages and during major festivals, folk dances in Goa bring people together through rhythm, color, and storytelling. […]
Goa, the Navy and the Nation: A Story of Strength and Sovereignty
While Goa is known for its bustling tourism, according to decorated naval veteran, Commodore Dr Srikant B. Kesnur, VSM (Retd), Goa is also India’s hub of strategic maritime brain and brawn. Whether it’s building submarines, training fighter pilots or teaching future admirals, Goa is where the future of India’s maritime identity isbeing built. On the occasion of Clube Tennis de Gaspar Dias’ centenary celebrations, Kesnur delivered an […]
Festivals in Goa in August
August in Goa is a month of vibrant energy, spiritual devotion, and cultural richness. With the onset of the monsoon, the lush green landscapes of Goa become the perfect backdrop for festivals that reflect the state’s unique blend of Hindu and Catholic traditions. From religious observances to harvest celebrations, August offers a beautiful glimpse into […]
Konsachem Fest 2025: Goa’s Traditional Harvest Festival in Raia
Konsachem Fest is Goa’s traditional Harvest Festival, deeply rooted in faith and gratitude, where villagers come together to thank God for the season’s first bounty of paddy. Celebrated with religious fervor and cultural pride, this age-old festival takes place at Our Lady of Snows Church in Raia, South Goa. In 2025, the festivities are expected […]
Patolleanchem Fest 2025
Every August in Goa, the air thickens with the scent of fresh turmeric leaves, jaggery, and coconut. It’s the season of Patolleanchem Fest, a heartfelt celebration that honors not just a beloved Goan delicacy, but also the spirit of community, heritage, and the blessings of the monsoon. In 2025, the festival is expected to be […]
Bonderam 2025: Goa’s Festival of Flags on Divar Island
Every monsoon in Goa, Divar Island bursts into color, music, and merriment during Bonderam, a unique flag festival rooted in history, community pride, and cultural creativity. In 2025, visitors can expect the festival to take place on Saturday, August 23rd (fourth Saturday of August), with a preceding celebration on August 17 in Malar village, followed by the […]
