Goa Fairs & Festivals
Hindu
Festivals: 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.
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Muslim Festivals: Units of
Shah Abdullah at Ponda -17th Zilhaj (February).
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Christian Festivals: January
6: Feast of the Three Kings at Reis Magos, Cuelim (Cansaulim) and Chandor.
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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.
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about Goa Carnivals
Shigmo Festival: Holi in Goa is celebrated
as Shigmotsav, which is a festival of farewell to winter and welcome to spring
celebrated with colour, songs and dances to the beat of drums. Float parades
depicting various scenes of mythology are also held.
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about Shigmo Festival
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.
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