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In many churches in Goa the museum show the history

Dr Souvik Chatterji @sathviksouvik (23240) 16 Jan

Goa is a smallest state of India. It has many similarity with Portugal. The reason is that that country ruled the state for a long time. The churches have museums. The devotees and visitors are allowed to visit the museums and...

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In goa due to brilliant roads one can reach airport in shortest time

Dr Souvik Chatterji @sathviksouvik (23240) 24 Sep

The MOPA airport made in the name of Manohar Parikh is a lovely airport in Goa. there are marvellous roads in the state. If anyone starts from North Goa or South Goa they can reach the Mopa airport in the shortest...

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The Fenny made from cashews is a speciality of Goa

Dr Souvik Chatterji @sathviksouvik (23240) 24 Sep

Goa is the richest state in India. Among the different industries the breweries are one of the profitable industries. The fenny made out of cashews in Goa is really something unique. There is a typical unique taste of the local...

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The Fontaine in Goa has all remains of Portugal

Dr Souvik Chatterji @sathviksouvik (23240) 17 Sep

Portugal ruled Goa for many years. there is a place in Fontaine where there are colourful houses. There was a time when Portuguese used to paint the houses every year. The corporation or municipality used to do it. Many bollywood...

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Flea Market

Always smiling @allknowing (153544) • India 24 Jul

I have visited flea markets just to see what kind of items are sold there. It is amazing anything sells there mostly second hand clothes. While I was holidaying in Goa I visted the flea market there. Goa is a place where many...

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Cashew festival

Always smiling @allknowing (153544) • India 22 May 25

Goa where cashews grow in abundance have put up a cashew festival and rightly so Very few know the use of the cashew apple besides ofourse the nuts I have made juice and wine from the cashew apples that grew in our garden....

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There is a place coloured Fontaina in Goa which has Portuguese architecture

Dr Souvik Chatterji @sathviksouvik (23240) 7 Mar 25

Goa was one of the states in India in which Portugal ruled for more than 100 years. In old part of Goa and Panaji there is a place called Fontaina where the houses had Portuguese architecture. During their rule the houses used to...

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Goa is one of the states in India having both hills and beaches

Dr Souvik Chatterji @sathviksouvik (23240) 11 Feb 25

The sea beaches are attractive destinations for everyone. Goa is one of the states which have both the hills forests and also sea beaches. It is warm throughout the year. Travellers love the warm...

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In Mopa International Airport in Goa passengers are boarded comfortably

Dr Souvik Chatterji @sathviksouvik (23240) 10 Nov 24

Most of the flights like Indigo, Air India are parked in the MOPA Airport or Manohar International Airport in Goa is such a way that there is pathway from where the passengers can board the flight. There is no requirement of...

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In Panjim Goa there are coloured houses giving a feel of Portugal

Dr Souvik Chatterji @sathviksouvik (23240) 5 Nov 24

Portugal ruled Goa in India for more than 200 years. There was a tradition of colouring the houses every year when Portugal was in power. In some places in Panjim the capital city of Goa like Fontaina or Fountain these coloured...

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The Dona Paola beach in Goa is lovely

Dr Souvik Chatterji @sathviksouvik (23240) 27 Oct 24

There is a Dona Paola Beach and bridge on Arabian Sea in Goa. There are rocky background. From the bridge there is lovely sight of the Arabian sea. Everyone climbs up the stairs and see the beautiful Arabian Sea from there.

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In Goa the people enjoy the different beaches

Dr Souvik Chatterji @sathviksouvik (23240) 27 Oct 24

Goa is the smallest state in India. But the entire state is full of beaches. Some people want to spend time in Wagator beach, some spend time in Baga beach, some spend time in Miramer beach, some spend time in Morjim beach. The...

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The broken church in Goa is very famous for shooting of films

Dr Souvik Chatterji @sathviksouvik (23240) 25 Oct 24

The St Augustine Church in Goa is very famous. Many years ago the church got broken due to different reasons. But the remains of the broken church has created a brilliant site. Right from bollywood films of 1960s like Gumnaam was...

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Miramar Beach, Goa

Always smiling @allknowing (153544) • India 22 Oct 24

Of the beaches in Goa and there are many, Miramar Beach has the largest sand bank. It is so large that one cannot walk down to the sea if one has weak knees. At the time I visited those days I had strong knees but now I cannot...

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Miramar Beach, Goa

Always smiling @allknowing (153544) • India 12 Mar 23

Goa has several beaches but a special mention needs to be made about the Miramar Beach. What is special about this beach is its shore - a vastness of sand that to get to where the water is it will take several minutes. It was...

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Goa a place of beaches

Always smiling @allknowing (153544) • India 25 Feb 23

With as many as 25 beaches Goa is a must visit State in India for those who love beaches. There is more than just beaches out there with beautiful resorts, good food, and other forms of entertainment. Fenni a liquor made from...

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Goa in the rains - a memory

Always smiling @allknowing (153544) • India 4 Feb 23

Goa a State of many beaches has few visitors in the rain I wanted that experience and we decided to take a short holiday there a few years ago It was lush green as the rain had helped the greenery show in all its splendour The...

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Coronavirus Strikes back - in Goa

amirev777 @amirev777 (4117) • India 15 May 20

Goa was the first state in India to be declared green. For past one month no Covid positive cases were reported. But unfortunately, over last two days, ten positive cases have been reported, out of which six are family members...

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Have you ever tasted 'urrack' here in Goa?

amirev777 @amirev777 (4117) • India 6 Dec 18

'Urrack' is a seasonal alcoholic beverage that is available in Goa from March to May - it is basically fermented cashew juice.The popular 'caju feni' from Goa is made from it. Have u ever tasted 'urrack'? Not exactly a single...

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It is mid November, but the climate has still not become pleasant here in Goa

amirev777 @amirev777 (4117) • India 14 Nov 18

It's almost mid November, but the winter has still not set in here in Goa. The months of November, December, January and February, constitute the season of winter here in Goa, but the term winter is a misnomer, since Goa being a...

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