Bondvol lake in St. Cruz is over a 100 years old and now needs saving
Goa is not just known for its beautiful beaches. The state has a vast ecosystem of rivers, creeks, and lakes which also contribute to making it one of the country’s most loved tourist destinations. There are lakes all over the state, some of which are well known and are a birdwatching paradise. Batim, Mayem, Carambolim […]
Rachol, home to one of Asia’s oldest seminaries and a famous fort
Rachol is another village located in Salcete. Also known as Raitura, it is also where the famous Rachol Seminary is located. During the days of the Portuguese rule, Rachol also had a famous fort. Sadly, today all that remains of the fort is the old arched gateway and the moat that spanned the fort’s perimeter. […]
Beautiful Raia village is one of South Goa’s most historical villages
The one thing that can be found in abundance in the beautiful state of Goa is churches. From tiny chapels at village junctions to massive whitewashed churches made from stone and brick, these can be found in almost every part of the state. Each one is beautiful in its own way. It’s not really a […]
The tiny village islet of Vanxim lies beyond Divar in a picturesque setting
Looking across the Mandovi river, the sister islands of Chorao and Divar are easily visible. As one drives down the Ponte Conde de Linhares, the islands get closer, separated only by the Mandovi. Both are just a short ferry ride away. Both these islands have a rich history and are well known to Goans all […]
Margao’s newly renovated fish market is the talk of the town
Monday was an auspicious day for the people of Margão. Exactly 17 years ago, the SGPDA fish market was inaugurated by the Chief Minister, Manohar Parrikar. Today, it has been renovated and remodeled on the same lines as the one in Dubai. With the success of completing the renovation work and opening this newly renovated fish […]
Fulancho Khuris – the Cross of the Flowers at Bambolim
It’s not a tourist spot. It’s not even a place that someone would visit on a whim. What it is, however, is one of Goa’s most iconic spots on which a church now stands. Known to every Goan as the Miraculous Cross, everyone is bound to pass this place on the way to South Goa. […]
Vedanta’s SESA Football Academy felicitates its young graduates
Football is not just Goa’s state sport but its favorite one too. The game was first introduced to Goa by an Irish priest called Reverend Fr. William Robert Lyons. Football was actually included as part of the sports curriculum in Catholic schools. The enthusiasm for the game also stems from the fact that football is […]
The crowning glory that is the Kopel or flower crown at São João
The feast of St. John the Baptist or São João is celebrated every year on 24th June. It’s a feast with the added excitement of jumping into wells and other water bodies for fun. Celebrated all over Goa, it is definitely more popular with people living in North Goa. And, of course, as with all […]
Drishti to declare 24 unsafe locations as No Selfie zones in Goa
Goa’s monsoons are underway and the state has seen some heavy rainfall in the last two weeks. This still hasn’t stopped tourists from flocking to the state in large numbers. However, lack of understanding on their part has led to some tragic occurrences of drowning in the last week alone. This is no surprise given […]
There are 3 churches dedicated to St John the Baptist in Goa
The feast of St John the Baptist is almost here. Celebrated on the 24th of June every year, it’s one of the most popular feasts among Goans and is better known as São João to everyone in the state. And of course, since it’s a feast, there has to be a saint involved. Which also […]
