Festivals embodying the essence of Goan traditions
As the colours of Shigmo paint the streets with exuberance, various other festivals prepare to showcase their diverse cultural heritage through a series of unique festivals.
As the colours of Shigmo paint the streets with exuberance, various other festivals prepare to showcase their diverse cultural heritage through a series of unique festivals.
India observes Navratri, a colourful and important Hindu festival, over the course of nine nights.
Worshiping nine goddesses for nine days, stage decorations, recitation of the legend, enactment of the story, and chanting of Hindu scriptures are all part of the festivities.
Krishna Janmashtami celebrates the birth of Lord Krishna, he is the eighth incarnation of Lord Vishnu. This day marks his 5247th birth anniversary.
The day of Guru Purnima is traditionally the time when devotees of the Guru offer their gratitude and receive his blessings.
The festival is a medium to thank Goddess Lakshmi for all affluence and fortune she bestows on her devotees
Bhai Dooj is commonly celebrated as it marks and cherishes the thread of love, care and compassion between sisters and brothers across the country.
Devotees offer tons of food, laying emphasis on the Govardhan Hill and submission to God as a ritual remembrance. For Vaishnavas, this is one of the important festivals.
During Diwali, families, and friends share sweets and gifts and there is also a strong belief in giving food and goods to those in need as this bring good fortune on the giver.
Dussehra, also known as Vijayadashami, is a renowned festival of Hindus as it denotes the victory of good over the evil.
