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Goa Carnival

It is easily the biggest festival in Goa and attracts people from all over the world to this beautiful state. The festival is also known as Inrush that is derived from

the Portuguese word Intrude meaning Carnival. It has big parades, bands, dances and floats all over the state during this time.

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Goa Ganesh Chaturthi

This is one of the major festivals in Goa and people all over the state celebrate it with a lot of enthusiasm and devotion. It is basically celebrated on the occasion of the birthday of Lord Ganesha and observed between 19 August and 20 September

every year.

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Dussehra Aur Dusro Goa

It is one of the biggest festivals that are celebrated all over the country. It is celebrated to commemorate the victory of King Rama over demon king Ravana. People also observe this day due to victory of Goddess Durga over demons like

Shumbh and Nishumbh and worship Shakti.

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Diwali Narak Chaturdashi

The biggest festival that is celebrated across India is Diwali. It marks the return of King Rama to Ayodhya and people light lamps to celebrate this occasion. A lot of firecrackers are also burst and all family members gather and worship Goddess

Laxmi on this day.

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Shigmo Festival Goa

It is spring festival that is celebrated by people in Goa and even though it is a Hindu festival, people from all religions take part in Shigmo festival. It is followed by Holi festival and colorful Shigmo parades with traditional folk dance take place during

this popular festival.

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Christian Festivals Goa

Goa has a rich and unique cultural heritage and Christian Festivals are an important part of the life of people in Goa. The best thing is these festivals are great occasions for celebrating unity and diversity and people from all religions take part jointly in

these festivals.

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Feast of St. Francis Xavier

This is an occasion that is celebrated by everyone in Goa and it falls on December 3 every year. St. Francis Xavier was a Catholic saint and he was mainly responsible for the spread of Christianity in Goa and was canonized by Paul V for his services to the

humanity.

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Zatra At Cansaulin

It is basically a Konkani language term for the pilgrimage festivals celebrated at various Hindu temples across Goa. People carry idols of deities in processions or in

large chariots known as Rath. This festival starts after Diwali and continues till Shigmo festival in March.

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Feast of Immaculate Conception

This is an important event that is celebrated across Goa and widely believes in the the Immaculate Conception of the Blessed Virgin Mary. It is observed on December 8 that is nine months before the feast of the Nativity of Mary that is celebrated on

September 8.

Ladainha or Ladin

It is basically Thanksgiving that is celebrated as Ladainha or Ladin all over Goa and celebrated to thank Goa for all its blessings. It is celebrated around December every year and dates back to medieval times in Europe and involves feasts, bonfires and

dances.

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Muslim Festivals

Goa has a small number of Muslim people but they are an important of this place and Muslim Festivals are attended by people from different religions and

communities. These are ideal events to showcase the cultural richness and diversity of this beautiful and ethnically diverse place

Food Festival Goa

Food in Goa is an important part of the life of people and Konkani food is famous all over the world. Some of the best delicacies are cooked in traditional way and you

can enjoy a wide variety of sea food, meat and various other delicacies during Food Festival in Goa.

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