Saptakoteshwar Temple, one of six great sites of the temples of Lord Shiva
The village of Naroa or Narve is tiny. To the uninformed, it looks like just another one of Goa’s many villages. But this village has played a significant part in Goa’s history and heritage and hides many archaeological delights. Narve is located on the easternmost tip of the very picturesque island of Divar and it […]
A complete makeover for Panjim’s famous Miramar beach soon
Goa’s most important selling point when it comes to tourism is its beautiful coastline. From North to South, the state is dotted with a number of beaches, some more popular than others. In Panjim, there is the famous Miramar beach which is visited by hundreds of locals as well as tourists almost all year round. […]
The famous Damodar Saptah festival is currently being celebrated in Vasco
It’s a grand affair and one that is more than a century old. We’re talking about the Saptah festival in the port city of Goa – Vasco. The festival is celebrated at the Damodar temple located on Swatantara Path every year at the beginning of Shravan, leading up to Ganesh Chaturti. The festival is the […]
Kerala floods should serve as an eye opener for Goa too
The southern state of Kerala suffered massive damages and losses with the recent floods. The official death toll as of now is approximately 400 but there could still be many more that have lost their lives. Even with the flood waters receding, tens of thousands are still stranded. People have lost their homes and earthly […]
Drishti advisory asks public to avoid going into the sea during the next 48 hours
The monsoons have been going on in Goa for the last two months with another two to go. However, towards the end of last month, there was a slight lull in the monsoons where the days were quite sunny and humid. But the monsoon seems to have returned in full force once more. This has […]
Street Providence requests help for flood affected victims in Kerala
Street Providence, Goa, the NGO that has been working wonders with the poor and needy has now teamed up with an NGO working at ground level in Kerala to help flood victims. “The situation in Kerala is sad and we can’t do much but pray and contribute in whatever way we can to reduce the […]
Celebrate this Independence Day with some Tricolor delights
Besides being one of the most important days in India’s history, Independence Day is also celebrated with great fervor among the Indian people. In the capital city, a lot of people attend the Independence Day parade and hoisting of the tricolor. Others watch the event on tv. All over the country, special programs, contests, and […]
Drunk drivers booked in 315 cases by Goa police over the weekend
Everyone loves a good party in Goa. The cool sea breeze, the mouthwatering food, the availability of alcohol and the overall laid-back ambiance of the state, draw people by the thousands every year. But what happens if one decides to eat and make merry and then drive under the influence of alcohol? Drunk drivers in […]
Learning about the art of printmaking in the village of Goa Velha
Art takes all kinds of forms. Painting, sculpture, drawing and even printmaking just to name a few. Goa is well versed with art and artifacts. The Goa State Museum, the Museum of Christian Art house a lot of pieces of art that are dear to Goa’s heritage. Printmaking isn’t talked about much but it’s interesting […]
The age old tradition of celebrating the Harvest festival in Goa
Celebrating the Harvest festival in Goa is a tradition that has been around for years. Two villages in Goa are famous for their celebrations; Raia in South Goa and Taleigão in North Goa. The feast is celebrated on the 5th of August with great excitement. The Harvest festival is centuries old One cannot begin to […]
