Did you know? Goa State Emblem, it’s significance and history
‘May everyone see goodness, may none suffer any pain’ सर्वे भद्राणि पश्यन्तु मा कश्चिद् दुःखमाप्नुयात् “The emblem of Goa State has been designed taking into consideration all the varied and rich facets of Goa’s rich cultural heritage rooted in the national ethos. It’s abundant scenic loveliness, the bounties conferred on it by nature and the […]
Goa’s Atlantis? A century old submerged Hindu temple resurfaces in Goa
Submerged for more than a century, a Hindu temple has been found at Kurdi in Quepem. According to a Times Of India report, the relics of an ancient temple of Shree Ganesh has been found at Kurdi, a village in Goa that lies submerged in water round the year. It was a chance discovery, as the […]
What was Goa like before the Portuguese?
Ever wondered what was Goa like before the Portuguese rule? This article gives you a brief history before the Portuguese arrival. Prehistoric Goa Evidence of human life in Goa dates back to 8000-6000 B.C. where homo-sapiens lived in the Konkan region with rock carvings of figures of Mother Goddess and many other motifs near the Kushavati […]
