Annual Events

Annual Events

JANUARY

The feast of three kings- Reis Magos, Cansaulim & Chandor.
Bogdeshwar Jatra- Shantadurga Temple, Quepem, at Bogdeshwar Temple, Mapusa & Devki Krishna Ravalnath Temple, Ponda.

FEBRUARY

Feast of our lady of Candelaria- Christian festival held on 2nd February at Pomburpa.
Pop, Beat & Jazz music Festival – Kala Academy, Panjim
Carnival- Held across Panaji, Margao, Mapusa & Vasco.

MARCH

Shigmotsav- Panjim, Mapusa, . . . → Read More: Annual Events

Varca Palms Beach Resort – Goa

About Hotel

Varca Palms Beach Resort, Goa is located on one of the most magnificent beaches in Goa with 27 kilometers of golden sand, just 45 minutes from the Dabolim airport and within reach of every major tourist attraction.

Highlights

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Quick Facts

For those exploring Goa only once or more often, there is a lot more to be seen than the frequently visited sites of Dudhsagar, Fort Aguada and Dona Paula. isitors can explore Goa’s unseen, untapped enchanting locales which are the best accessed by tourist taxis operated by local Goan cabbies. As these cabbies have . . . → Read More: Quick Facts

Moving around in Goa

Getting around Goa may not be complicated if you follow these few handy hints.

There are many ways to get around but the most ideal way to experience Goa is by a tourist taxi which is tourist insured and hassle free. For starters do not come with the notion of catching an Auto rickshaw to zip across . . . → Read More: Moving around in Goa

Happenings in Goa

WORKSHOPS

WHEN: 8th NOVEMBER

WHERE: SUNAPARANTA, GOA CENTRE FOR THE ARTS

Reading workshop for children by Jugneeta Sudan… learning through power point presentational, reading and fun activities

Session 1: Black Beauty by Anna Sewell (for children aged 6 to 8 years)

3:00pm – 6:00pm

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WHEN: 9th – 11th NOVEMBER

WHERE: SUNAPARANTA, GOA CENTRE FOR THE ARTS

Glass Mosaic workshop by Shamoli Barreto (for children . . . → Read More: Happenings in Goa

A Heritage View of Goa

Legend has it that Lord Parshuram, the sixth incarnation of Lord Vishnu, shot an arrow into the Arabian Sea to create Parshuram Kshetra of which Goa was one part. Known in the past as Gomanta, Govapuri, Govarashtra and Gopakapattna, this tiny state has a rich social and economic history that is reflected in its festive traditions, . . . → Read More: A Heritage View of Goa

HERITAGE SITES IN GOA

1. Divar

The island of Divar is famed for Bonderam, the festival held on the river island on the 4th Saturday of the month of August. Bonderam means the festival of flags.Its high point is a mock battle to commemorate the property wars that took place here over a century ago. Its landmark is its Indo Portuguese . . . → Read More: HERITAGE SITES IN GOA

Parties at Goa

WHEN: EVERY WEEK

WHERE: CAFE MAMBO

DJ Nites (Different DJs every week)

DJ Nix

DJ Ryan Nogar & DJ Jay

DJ Yuri & DJ Jay

Guest DJ, DJ Yuri & DJ Nix

WHEN: EVERY THURSDAY

WHERE: CAFE CAPE TOWN

‘Thursday Blues’ with Elvis Lobo & Cliff De’Souza Live

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WHEN: EVERY FRIDAY

WHERE: CAFE CAPE TOWN

‘Friday Funk’ with DJ Ajit, Best of Funk,

Minimal Tech House

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Goa Listings

WINE AND DINE

O’Coqueiro

Alto Porvorim, Goa

Aguada Anchorage

Sinquerim, Goa

Charcoal & Cheese

Sinquerim, Goa

Leonaras

Verna, Goa

Hotel Avenue

Margao, Goa

Cafe Sussegado

Calangute Circle, Goa

Brittos

Baga, Goa

Exotic Palm

Calangute

The International Centre (Cafetaria)

Dona Paula, Goa

Curlies

Anjuna, Goa

SIONA World Kitchen

Palolem, Goa

Mom’s Recipe

Verna Industrial Estate, Goa

Martin’s Corner

Betalbatim, Goa

Zeebop By The Sea

Utorda, Goa

Mix Grill

Arpora, Goa

Sea Pebble

Dona Paula, Goa

Kala Academy (Cafe Area)

Campal, Miramar, Goa

Seagull Bar n Restaurant

Palolem, Goa

Balton’s Bar n Restaurant

Arossim – Goa

Fusion . . . → Read More: Goa Listings

Shopping at Goa

WHEN: EVERY WEDNESDAY

WHERE: BICHOLIM

Bicholim Bazaar

Wednesday is the weekly bazaar day. Besides the innumerable shops, vendors from the surrounding villages bring their produce such as chillies, coconuts, onions etc for sale

7:30am onwards

WHEN: EVERY WEDNESDAY

WHERE:SIOLIM

Siolim Wednesday Bazaar

The Siolim Bazaar is a typical rural happening as the rustic folk specially the women, bring their village products for sale. You . . . → Read More: Shopping at Goa

Everything you should know about GOA

Location

Goa is located on the Konkan coast of India, bordered by the state of Maharashtra in the north and by Karnataka in the east and south: The Arabian Sea forms its western coast.

Geographic Coordinates

Latitude – 28 Degree 38′ N

Longitude -72 Degree 12′E

Language

Konkani, Marathi and English are the primary languages. Portuguese, Hindi and Kannada are also spoken.

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