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South India Goa Festivals - Goa is populated mostly by Hindus. This explains the
multiplicity of festivals in Goa. The remarkable fact
is that despite a long span of Portuguese colonization,
the Hindu festivals have been able to retain their distinctive
flavor and character. Shigmo or Shigmotsav is one of
the major festivals in Goa. Initially this was a spring
festival that commemorated the growth and flourish of
life. It is celebrated in the Carnival way and with
gay abandon. Zatra is celebrated with a zest in all
the major temples that include the ones in Mangueshi,
Nagueshi, Madkai, Mapusa, Borim, Kapileshwari and Mulgaon.
Mahashivratri is a festival of great importance where
the elements of austerity and penance are involved in
a big way. Goa is so insipid without the carnivals.
All the colors come to life during these carnivals whose
origins can be traced back to the Saturnalia festival
of ancient Rome. South India Goa Festivals and the Muslims of Goa celebrate Eid-ul-Zuha
and Eid-ul-Fitr with fervor. The second largest majority
after the Hindus in Goa is formed by the Christians
who celebrate Christmas, Good Friday, St. Xavier's Feast
of the Three Kings, Bonderam and the Margo Feast with
much splendor and delight. Southindiatourtravel.com
provides you with comprehensive info on the Goa Festival
Celebrations.
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