Shri Nagesh temple is a “Swayambhu” shrine of Lord Shankar and is known for its miraculous myths. The consecration of its Shivlinga is of ancient times, the history of which is not available at present, except a reference in the folk songs. The environs known as Nagzar – had in the past a grove of…
Shri Mahalasa Narayani’s temple at Mardol in the West coastal state of Goa in India needs no introduction to Shri Mahalasa’s Kulavis and other devotees. This is Her most well-known temple and even if we visit other temples, we cannot avoid visiting Her beautiful temple at Mardol, at least once in our lifetime. Lakhs of…
Goa, for long has been known as the land of Gods and Goddesses. A land of faith, to put it more precisely ! The region is still identified with its villages, and the deities linked to these villages form an important part of the worship. The ancient Mother Goddess, possibly the first deity to be…
Situated 33 kms from Panajim, Shree Shantadurga temple has an impressive idol of Goddess Shree Durga who mediated between Shree Vishnu and Shree Shiva and stopped the fiercefull war going on between the two. She is flanked by Vishnu and Shiva on both the sides. The temples of Shree Shantadurga and Shree Mangesh, two of…
Shri Manguesh Temple is located at Mangueshi Village in Pirol, Ponda taluka, Goa it is at a distance of 1km from Mardol and close to Nagueshi, Panaji the Capital of Goa is about 22 km and Margao 26 km. The 400-year-old Shri Mangesh temple dedicated to Shiva stands out with its simple and yet exquisite-…
Image Credit: Ekta Sirohi The Three King’s church stands on a hill top in the Cansaulim village. It is located in south Goa and just 10 kilometers from the Vasco-Da-Gama town. It is a place that can be described as a “haunted place with a view”. There are unconfirmed legend that, the spirits of three…
Standing atop the Monte Santo, resolutely facing north is the Nunnery of Santa Monica. Like a grand old matriarch, the building stands not just with grace and dignity but with formidable beauty and an air of insurmountable defenses; tenderly sheltering those within whilst repelling the whims and fancies of the fickle, shallow world. This nunnery…
The Bom Jesus Basilica, perhaps Goa’s most famous church and among the most revered by Christians worldwide, is partially in ruins but still a model of simplicity and elegance, and a fine example of Jesuit architecture. This is the only church in Old Goa, which is not plastered on the outside, the lime plaster having…
The church was one of the first to be built in Goa, certainly being there by 1541. The early church was completely re-built from its foundations in 1619 and this was even considered, taking accountof the still negligible population of the area and the size of the new church, is a striking commentary on the…
In-house to the Panjim Inn, the Panjim Pousada and the Panjim People’s; original work by Local and Overseas artists sprawl over the entire premises. They spill across corridors and public areas and even extend to Guest Rooms. A striking display area is the Chowk of the Pousada where paintings are hung across the white walls…
Gallery Attic, A space for Contemporary is centrally located in Goa’s capital, Panjim. It is open spacious and displays a startling variety of original works of a diverse range of artist most of whom, hail from Goa. A visit to the Gallery is an experience that leaves one awe struck by the diverse possibilities for…
CARLO MENZE ART GALLERY caters to the lovers of ancestral oriental furniture, porcelain and authentic China. On display and sale are camphor-chests, wall hangings with quality wood, TV cabinets, sofa sets, writing desks with hidden chair and European Christian art. Also available are dinner and tea sets, wall plates, platters in colour with Rice designs…
Sunaparanta-Goa Centre for the Arts is a non-profit arts education initiative of Dattaraj V. Salgaocar. The Center is a strong advocate for the arts in Goa, providing working and exhibition space, assistance with exchange and grant funding initiatives, infrastructural and creative support for special co-operative projects and networking with state, national and international organizations. Conveniently…
Museum of Goa (MOG) is an endeavor to take art to the masses. It seeks to break social and cultural barriers and make art accessible to all. This inclusive space for the Arts will bring together artists, curators, collectors, art enthusiasts, educators, students and audiences from all walks of life. It will host exhibitions, as…
The aviation arm of the Indian Navy had a modest beginning with the induction of ‘Short Sealand’ aircraft, in the year 1953, with 10 amphibian Sealand aircraft. As the number and type of the aircraft grew and some got ‘phased out’ of the service, a need was felt to preserve the history, legacy and trace…
Ashvek Vintage World is a Vintage Car Museum situated in Nuvem, Salcete, Goa. It is Goa’s first and only vintage car museum that showcases over a dozen vintage cars sourced from Goa or neighboring areas like Kholapur, Belgam and Sawantwadi. Situated on the Panaji & Madgaon highway, the Ashvek Vintage World museum was set up…
The museum is a house of fusion of Knowledge and Heritage. Goa’s Heritage and Culture has influence of Indian, Portuguese, and British India. Unknowingly or by default our Ancestors were directly influenced by the gadgets imported during British and Portuguese rule. And directly imported by the 18th and 19th Century by the Sailors working on…
Timings: 9.30 am to 5:00 pm. All days of the week (Monday -Sunday) The Christian Art Museum, the first and only one of its kind in Asia, was earlier located at the famous Rachol Seminary at Rachol near the town on Margao. However its relatively remote location had prevented it from being a popular destination…
The fortress, a few kms from Aldona, built by the Bhonsles of Sawantwadi in the 17th century and captured by the Portuguese has little to offer visitors except crumbling outer walls and an overview of the devastation caused by the gouging out of hills all around for iron ore mining. Also in ruins is the…
Signs of a dried up moat and an archway that spans the road are all that remain of the Rachol Fort that once encircled the hill on which the Rachol Seminary stands. Built by Adil Shah, Rachol came into the possession of the Portuguese in 1520. The ruins of the Rachol fort lie close to…
Unforgettable Luxury Candolim is a must destination for visitors to Goa, and it has an intriguing secret. Tucked away at…
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