Goa Fairs & Festivals

It is 13 Kms. from Panaji. The capital of Bardez Taluka, on the national highway, is the cross roads of the network of highways covering whole of Northern Goa. Weekly fair on Friday, is held at the modem streamlined market, attended by large crowds.

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. More

Muslim: Units of Shah Abdullah at Ponda -17th Zilhaj (February). More

Christian: January 6: Feast of the Three Kings at Reis Magos, Cuelim (Cansaulim) and Chandor. More

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. More

Other Festiavls 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. More