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known as "Pearl of the
Orient" and a "Tourist
Paradise", the state of Goa is located
on the western coast of India in the coastal belt known as
Konkan. The magnificent scenic beauty and the architectural
splendours of its temples, churches and old houses
have made Goa a firm favourite with travellers around the
world. But then, Goa is much more than just beaches
and sea. It has a soul which goes deep into unique history,
rich culture and some of the prettiest natural scenery that
India has to offer. Much of the real Goa is in its interiors,
both inside its buildings and in the hinterland away from
the coastal area. Legends from Hindu mythology credit Lord
Parshuram, an incarnation of Lord Vishnu
with the creation of Goa. Over the centuries various dynasties
have ruled Goa. Rashtrakutas, Kadambas, Silaharas, Chalukyas,
Bahamani Muslims and most famously the Portuguese
have been rulers of Goa.
Goa was liberated by the Indian Army from
Portuguese colonisation on December 19, 1961
and became an Union Territory along with the enclaves of Daman
and Diu. On May 30, 1987 Goa was
conferred statehood and became the 25th state of the
Indian Republic.
Having been the meeting point of races, religions
and cultures of East and West over the centuries, Goa
has a multi-hued and distinctive lifestyle quite different
from the rest of India. Hindu and Catholic communities
make up almost the entire population with minority representation
of Muslims and other religions.
All the communities have mutual respect towards one another
and their secular outlook has given Goa a long and an unbroken
tradition of religious harmony. The warm and tolerant nature
of the Goans allows them to celebrate and enjoy the festivals
of various religions such as Ganesh Chaturthi, Diwali,
Christmas, Easter and Id with equal enthusiasm. The
state of Maharashtra borders Goa on the north, the state of
Karnataka on the south and east. The vast expanse of the Arabian
Sea on the west forms the magnificent coastline for which
Goa is justly famous.
Terekhol (Tiracol), Mandovi, Zuari, Chapora, Sal and Talpona
are the main rivers which weave their way throughout the state
forming the inland waterways adding beauty and romance to
the land besides being used to transport Goa's main export
commodity of Iron and Manganese ore to Mormugao Harbour. Along
the way to the coast these waterways form estuaries, creeks
and bays breaking the sandy, palm-fringed coastline behind
which lie the fishing villages among the coconut groves.
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| Panaji
(Panjim) is the state capital located on the banks
of the Mandovi river and Vasco, Margao, Mapusa and Ponda
are the other major towns. Goa is serviced by an international/national
airport located at Dabolim near Vasco. An intra-state
and inter-state bus network also plays an important role in
getting locals and visitors alike in and around Goa.
The vast green expanse of the Sahyadri mountain range ensures
that Goa has an abundance of water. The sea and rivers abound
in seafood - prawns, mackerels, sardines, crabs and lobsters
are the most popular with the locals and the visitors.
Along with English which is widely spoken all over Goa, Konkani
and Marathi are the state languages. The national language Hindi
is also well understood in most areas around the state.
Goan cuisine is a blend of different influences the Goans had
to endure during the centuries. The staple food in Goa is fish
and rice, both among the Hindus and the Catholics. Unlike the
Christian food the Hindu Goan food is not strongly influenced
by the Portuguese cuisine.
Since the arrival of the Hippies in the sixties, Goa has been
a major destination on the itinerary of international and domestic
tourists. The tourist season in Goa begins in late September
and carries on through early March. The weather in these months
is usually dry and pleasantly cool. Then the weather gets fairly
hot around May and by end of June, Goa receives the full blast
of the Indian monsoon with sudden downpours and tropical thunderstorms.
However it is also during the monsoon that Goa is probably at
its most beautiful, with greenery sprouting all around. Besides
the natural beauty, the fabulous beaches and sunshine, travellers
to Goa love the laid-back, peaceful, warm and friendly nature
of the Goan people. After all, more than anywhere else on planet
earth, this is a place where people really know how to relax.
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