“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 … More Exploring Curdi Village in Goa
“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 … More Christmas Scenes in Panjim: 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 … More Goan Diwali Celebrations with Narkasur : In Pictures (2018)
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 … More Veling & Jagor: A Vibrant Celebration
A Closer Look at Tambdi Surla Mahadev Temple … More A Closer Look at Tambdi Surla Mahadev Temple
The Church of St. Anne aka Sant’Ana or Santana Church in Talaulim is another architectural beauty in Goa, made in Indo-Portuguese baroque style. The construction of this 430+ years old church was taken over by different patrons over the course of time. The church was founded in 1577, but was rebuilt by its Vicar, Msgr … More Life in Goa: Exploring Santana Church
A few weeks back, I saw a post on Instagram about an abandoned lighthouse at Sao Jacinto Island Goa. Filled with curiosity and a lust to explore, I headed out in search of this lighthouse. Here is the photo story about how I found that abandoned lighthouse. ABOUT SAO JACINTO ISLAND Sao Jacinto Island … More Life in Goa: Sao Jacinto & An Abandoned Lighthouse
The Sky turned grey & with every drop of rain, the world turned a bit more greener. A glimpse of trek organized by Goa Tourism Department through the lush green Collem or Kulem village [Map Link]. Kulem is more popular for it’s natural beauty, elephant rides and trek to Dudhsagar Waterfall via Kulem Railway station. Some portion of … More Monsoon Hues in Goa: A Trek around Kulem
In Goa, each and every festival is celebrated in a grand way, and Christmas is no exception. Being the holiday season, churches and markets around Goa are buzzing with people and the air is filled with the Christmas cheer! Situated at the heart of the Panjim City, the iconic Immaculate Conception Church is one of … More Life in Goa: Christmas Vibes
