Celebrating Vasco Saptah 2024
The port city of Vasco-da-Gama in Goa is usually a quiet place, but it comes alive with the vibrant Vasco Saptah festival. This year, Vasco Saptah begins on 10th August 2024, transforming the city into a hub of activity and devotion. Accessibility and Location Vasco-da-Gama is easily accessible by road and is the closest city […]
THE AMBEACHEM FEST OR MANGO FEST
Once again the Goenchem Festakar, Marius Fernandes in association with Prakash Kamat and many other volunteers including Tania Shirodkar and the Brothers of Montfort Academy, Corlim, Tiswadi, Old Goa, is back with yet another season of celebrating Goa, its amazing people, culture, heritage, food, music etc. with his exciting Festivals. The first on the list […]
9 days of Navratri with Dandiya Raas, ending with Dusshera
It’s time for yet another festival in Goa. However, it’s not one that is native to Goa but rather, has been adopted and adapted by the sunshine state of India. We’re talking about Navratri. Navratri is a 9-day Hindu festival which is celebrated in October for a variety of reasons. Even the way it is […]
Ganesh Chaturthi celebrations get underway in Goa
The Konkan region’s most anticipated and widely celebrated festival began yesterday, 13th September. All over Goa, Chaturthi celebrations are underway after having installed idols of Lord Ganesh in their homes. Some may keep the idol for one and a half days while others may do it for five, nine or eleven days. However, no matter […]
Vintage Bike and Car fest – October 2016
October 2016 to start with a vintage feel. Goans will witness a motley collection of classic vehicles plying on city roads with vintage car and bikes lovers set to partake in the Vintage Bike and Car Festival-2016 for the first time ever. “Come October 1, more than 50 Vintage vehicles (bikes and cars) are slated […]
What makes Ganesh Chaturthi celebrations in Goa unique?
Ganesh Chaturthi brings Goa to a halt. Many business houses don’t hesitate to take leave from their businesses and customers to celebrate this festival with their families. Government offices enjoy a state holiday. The main reason for this is the fact that the festival enjoys an unofficial status of being a state festival. Family affair […]
The History of Ganesh Chaturthi
Under Chatrapati Shivaji The exact date of the inception of Ganesh Chaturthi is not known. A common belief persists that public celebration began in Pune under Chatrapati Shivaji Maharaj (1630- 1680), founder of the Maratha Empire. Later it was carried forward by the Peshwas serving the post equivalent to that of Prime Minister from 1713 […]
Ganesh Chaturthi, know more about the festival
Ganesh Chaturthi, also known as Vinayaka Caturthi or ‘Chovoth’ in Konkani is a Hindu festival celebrated in honor of the ‘Elephant-headed God’. Chaturthi translates to ‘fourth day’ or ‘fourth state’ in Hindi. Celebrations for the festival are generally held on the fourth day of the first fortnight in the month of Bhaadrapada in the Hindu […]
Modaks – An Easy Guide to Making Amazing Modaks
Ganesh Chaturthi is finally here! In order to make the celebrations even more meaningful and exciting, follow us as we guide you into making Lord Ganesha’s most loved sweet ‘Modaks’. This typical Maharashtrian recipe is made from rice flour called ‘Ukadiche Modak’ in Marathi. This is one of the most popular sweet dishes and is made […]
