GOA

 The enchanting Goa trip starts on the eve of X mas

The beautiful picturesque nature of Goa have been haunting all these days in our mind

We fifteen from Kannur  planned the trip……….

Now we are at PANAJI, the Capital City of Goa.

Occupying a narrow coastal area between the Altinho Hill and Mandovi River lies Panaji .By 16 th Century came into existence as a guarding post, tax collection Centre and a stop over for sailors en route to Old Goa during Muslim and Portugueese regimes. In 1843 Panaji was declared as the capital

Other important cities are Margoa, Old Goa, Ponda, Mopusa……..

There are many beautiful beaches.

 COLVA Beach, Anjuna Beach, Calangute , Baga are some of the exquisite natural beaches …….

Mangos and Cashewnuts are widely grown here. The delicious variety of alfanso locally known  as Hapus is very famous.

 The rural people finds their livelihood in roasting and keeping Cashew shells carefully broken up and maintain the kernel intact. This delicate job is done by the women workers as a household self employment like our Beedi rolling work in Kannur.

 Fenny is another product like Jam, Squash which flourishes and makes huge income and employment opportunities.

 This makes a great inspiration to keep Goa a wonderland for tourists all over the world and makes Goa enjoying

Goa Fort

Murudeswar Temple is world famous.

Murudeshwara Temple




Around 165 km from Mangalore on the National Highway, Murudeshwar Temple of Bhatkal taluk in Uttara Kannada district attracts lot of devotees and tourists to the place, especially since the place situated in the picturesque landscape between Honnavara and Bhatkal. Bounded by the Arabian Sea and the rolling hills of Western Ghats, the place is a favourite picnic spot and probably has the finest beach, temple, restaurants, guest houses, resorts & beautiful garden in coastal Karnataka.

The sea is an intrinsic part of the temple landscape at Murudeshwar. The sea on three sides surrounds the temple towering on the small hill called Kanduka Giri on three sides. Two life-size elephants in concrete stand guard at the steps leading to the temple. As one ascends the hillock, there is a shrine of Jattiga seated on a horse. There is a huge fort behind the temple, which is said to have been renovated by King Tipu Sultan of Mysore.






The main attraction of the Murudeshwar is the Shiva temple. That sacred place presents some beautiful carvings and statues, which has a history that dates back to a few centuries (Threthayuga). The temple which embodies a Shivlinga is believed to have erupted when Ravana (Demon King of Lanka) flung the cloth covering the Atmalinga at Gokarna while lifting it. Lord Shiva, following a complicated sequence of events, declared that Murudeshwara should be one of his five holy places.

Behind the Temple, there is a huge fort, the Murudeshwara Fort which is said to have been renovated last by Tipu Sultan of Mysore.

Going at any time of the year is a good idea, you could reach there by car, on trains which ply on the Mangalore-Goa-Mumbai route, and should you choose to fly down, the nearest airports are at Mangalore and Goa

GOA

GOA is a land of the Sun, the beaches, the adventure activities and the quaint ambience and also of distinct traditions and customs. all in the same breath. Guests visiting Goa quintessentially return back home wanting for more. The charisma and charm that accompanies the place almost casts a magic spell on anyone who comes to this place. Be it the history of the place or the geography, the language or the customs. Goa entices one and all. On a sojourn of this place, the traveler is treated to traditional Indian hospitality in the most unique way. The festivals and carnivals that are held here throughout the year offer one a better understanding of the lives of the Goans. Located in the Konkan region of India, its proximity to the Arabian Sea attracted many merchant communities to come and settle here, thus paving the way for several faiths and cultures to come and exist here

Goa celebrates all Christian festivals with much enthusiasm. Read about the major Christian festivals in Goa.

Goa Christian Festivals


The Portugal rule in Goa left a deep and ever lasting Christian influence in this state of India. At that time, people were converted to Christians on a large scale. Though they follow the Christian practices and believe in the Christian faith, but they have not forgotten their roots. People in Goa celebrate all Christian festivals with much joy and enthusiasm. The houses are beautifully decorated with lights and flowers and every Christian house will have a lovely Christmas tree. The splendor with which they celebrate the Christian festivals is worth seeing. Given here are some major Christian festivals of Goa.




Good Friday


Every genuine Catholic in Goa celebrates Good Friday with much devotion and enthusiasm. The Christians decorate their houses beautifully and the celebrations usually go on till Easter Sunday. The churches of Goa are beautifully decorated and all devout Christians visit the churches and take part in the celebrations.






Christmas

Christmas is undoubtedly the most popular Christian festival in not just Goa, but all over India. The entire state looks like a little paradise that is decorated in shades of red, green and white. December 25th is a very important holiday in Goa and the entire state is decorated with gleaming streamers. Every shop has its own Santa Claus to attract customers and it is the perfect time for merry making.

St. Xavier's Feast

The feast of St. Xavier is celebrated every year on the 3rd December, marking the death anniversary of this revered saint. St. Xavier was a saint who came to Goa along with the Portuguese to propagate the teachings of Christianity to people. He was respected by one and all in Goa and people followed whatever he taught. All through Goa, elaborate feasts are organized in the honor of this saint on this festival.

Margao Feast

Every year in the month of Nay, the Margao Feast is celebrated in the commercial town of Margao. People from all over Goa come to Margao to celebrate this festival with joy and enthusiasm. Feasting and celebration takes place in a large scale all over Margao