Sao Joao Celebrations – Uniting Goans at home and abroad
Sao Joao, the Feast of St. John the Baptist, is celebrated in Goa with much fanfare. Jumping into wells is what Sao Joao celebrations are all about. At this time of year, with the onset of the monsoons, the village wells are almost overflowing. Sao Joao is incomplete without the traditional ‘Kopels’ or head wreaths […]
Double-Mania Festival – ‘Poderanchem Fest’ and ‘Zaddacho Utsav’
‘Poderanchem Fest’ also known as ‘Bakers Festival’ and ‘Zaddacho Utsav’ (Tree Festival) will be held in Goa from the 1st of October to the 3rd at the Our Lady of Succour Church gardens, Succour. The festival will endorse the eco-friendly cause to protect the environment and allow the locals to exhibit their skills. Bakers from across […]
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 […]
