Tag: goa travel blog
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Rebirth of a Century-Old Bondvol Lake in Goa
After getting completely dry in 2016, the Bondvol or Bondava lake in Goa got a second lease of life when the citizens of Santa Cruz village started a movement to save it from destruction. Have a look: ABOUT BONDVOL / BONDAVA LAKE Bondvol, a 110-year-old natural reservoir in Goa, built during the Portuguese times, was […]
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Doors and Windows of Goa
For the love of colorful Goan houses, its doors, windows and balcãos! These images have been shot over the last 5 years of my stay in Goa, and in different locations like Old Goa, Panjim, Madgaon. If you’re a door lover or an architecture and heritage enthusiast, you will definitely love these pictures. Have a […]
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Closer Look at Tambdi Surla Mahadev Temple, Goa
Nestled within the protected, pristine and remote environs of Bhagwan Mahaveer Wildlife Sanctuary is Goa’s OLDEST temple: Tambdi Surla Mahadev Mandir. Situated in Sanguem district and about 65 kms away from Panjim, the village of Tambdi Surla acquired its name due the red rocks and soil found in its vicinity. After Mahadev temple at Tambdi […]
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Morning Scenes at Panjim Fish Market
“YE KYA MACHCHI BAZAAR BANA RAKHA HAI?” (Konkani: Hea Nustecho bazaar kitem? ) Most of us have heard this phrase at some point in our lives either from our teachers or our parents. Fish markets are synonymous with loud noises and chaos. People shouting, horns honking and customers haggling. This little street of Panjim comes […]
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Cola Beach: Goa’s Best Kept Secret
Goa: the land of sun, sand and beaches. I have been lucky enough to call this place home for the last 4 years. During these years, I have explored many popular and offbeat locations across this beautiful state. Due to its popularity as a party capital and the hordes of tourists, domestic and international, which […]
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Exploring Lost Village of Curdi in Sanguem, Goa
“Once upon a time, there was a village”.That’s pretty much true for this particular village in Goa, called Curdi (Kurdi), which now remains submerged under water most of the year and reappears during the months of scorching summer heat. Sounds interesting, right? Although it’s not because of some natural phenomenon, and but due to human […]
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Scenes from Viva Goa Carnival 2019
Vibrant mood, happy faces, and colorful floats. That’s what Goa’s Carnival is all about. Here are some scenes captured through my lens.
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Christmas Scenes in Panjim: In Pictures (2018)
“Christmas waves a magic wand over this world, and behold, everything is softer and more beautiful.” ―Norman Vincent Peale Christmas surely spreads lots of joy and happiness in the air. In Goa, the Christmas Cheer is quite bright, vibrant and colorful. Panjim, being the capital of the state, sees the most hustle bustle on its […]
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Goan Diwali Celebrations with Narkasur : In Pictures (2018)
In my previous blog post about unique Diwali celebrations in Goa, I shared some stories and background about Narak Chaturdashi. Like every year, this year’s celebration were quite spectacular. Here is a compilation of all the best moments [videos and images] captured through my lens : You can also get a feel of the entire […]
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Veling & Jagor: A Vibrant Celebration
Time and again, I keep mentioning that real Goa is beyond beaches and booze. In fact, the true essence of Goan life and culture is tucked away in its many small villages and talukas. Each of these villages have interesting and lesser known festivals which only locals know about. Couple of months back, I got […]
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