Fairs
& Festivals of Goa
Hindu:
Mahashivratri: A celebration in the honour of Lord Shiva held at all the principal
Shiva templeIs, it is celebrated in Harvalem, Ramnathi, Kavlem, Mangueshi, Nagueshi,
Shiroda, Brahmapuri. Shirgao, Kasarpal, Fatorpa and Panaji.
Muslim:
Units of Shah Abdullah at Ponda -17th Zilhaj (February).
Christian:
January 6: Feast of the Three Kings at Reis Magos, Cuelim (Cansaulim) and Chandor.
Carnival: Among the various colourful feasts and festivals feasts
and festivals that Goa celebrates -with great eclat, Carnaval and Shigmo are the
most rumbustious, awaited by the population with intense enthusiasm. Unlike 'Shigmo'
which is also celebrated in some oilier parts of India, although under different
appellations, 'Carnaval Goa's own, unique, and the Union Territorys contribution
to India's other expressions at untrammelled revelry.
Other Festivals
Goa: A time to express happiness at the arrival of spring is a 3-day festival
of colour, fun and frolic providing a healthy entertainment for all. young and
old. with khells, dance and parades. It is celebrated in February March.
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