While you’ve probably been to Goa several times, like me, I bet you hadn’t heard about the traditional backbone of Goa’s local communities —the Khazan system. I was stunned to learn about it during a walk with @cyanobacterhea in North Goa. This system, shaped over millennia, not only made livelihoods easier but also made Goa more attractive for invaders and colonizers. The people of Goa always faced a problem: their tidal rivers with brackish or salty water often flooded and ruined their lands. Ancient Goans built an innovative system that began with the construction of mud walls at the edges of fields, called bunds. They then built sluice gates to control the flow of water, with doors that automatically opened as the tide changed. This system prevented flooding of the lands and created an artificial pond that became home to fish and shrimp. The Khazan areas thus created viable space for agricultural cultivation, such as rice farming. Even fishing became an important form of livelihood, away from the coast. Over centuries, the bunds have become a habitat for mangroves and many species, including otters, crocodiles, and birds. Initially, the Khazan system was communal and a public space, with each community maintaining its own. Everybody in the village would pool their resources, look after the system, and ensure the entire community benefited. However, everything changed with the arrival of the Portuguese, who immediately realized how important the Khazan was. Their first official act was to heavily tax the Khazan. Although the community still maintained the system, the Portuguese took away all the gains. Today, a system of auctioneering gives winning bidders the exclusive right to fish and farm around patches of Khazan lands. Thank you so much, Rhea, for teaching us about this incredible system, which we hadn’t heard of before, and thank you @in.other.news for making this possible! #goaindia #incrediblegoa #indiahistory #indianarchitecture #goandiaries #northgoa #incredibleindia #goahistory #goa #goan #history #indianhistory #medievalgoa #historicalfacts #oldgoa #historyofgoa #India #khazan #khazansystem #khazangoa #khazansofgoa #bund #goanhistory
DO YOU KNOW WHO RULED GOA BEFORE THE PORTUGUESE? Most people (including me) only think about Goa’s history starting after the colonisers showed up, only in 1510. Goa’s strategic location along the Arabian Sea made it a significant trading hub even before European involvement. Despite never being the capital of a major empire, it was governed by powerful empires in the region. Just before the Portuguese arrived, the Adil Shahs of Bijapur were dominant in the area. Six years after gaining independence from the Bahmani Sultanate, Goa became part of the Bijapur Sultanate. But even before the Adil Shahs, the Kadambas, a native tribe, ruled Goa from their capital in Chandor. In one of the pictures above, you can see a gate that dates back to Kadamba times. Over the centuries, remnants of Bijapur and European architecture have been added, creating a unique blend of styles. It’s fascinating to see how in one frame you can see evidence of 3 significant eras of Goa’s History. On my last trip, I had the opportunity to see Goa in a light I had never before, exploring aspects like its History, the Khazzan system, the presence of otters, and the diverse birdlife. It was eye-opening to discover the lesser-known historical sites and natural wonders that Goa has to offer, beyond just its famous beaches. Stay tuned for more on my amazing Goa Trip. #goaindia #incrediblegoa #goanheritage #indiahistory #goatemples #indianarchitecture #goatourism #goandiaries #goanculture #northgoa #incredibleindia #goahistory #goa #goan #history #indianhistory #portuguesegoa #historybuff #medievalgoa #historicalfacts #oldgoa #historyofgoa #india #goaculture #goanhistory #goatravel #bijapuri #kadamba #MissingFromSchool
Why did the Portuguese leave Goa? 📍Goa remained a Portuguese Colony when India Became an Independent 📍The Annexation of Goa was the process in which the Republic of India annexed the State of India, the then Portuguese Indian territories of Goa, Daman and Diu, starting with the armed action carried out by the Indian Armed Forces in December 1961. In India, this action is referred to as the "Liberation of Goa". #goahistory #goa #goan #history #gomantak #goenchokhabro #goenkar #goencho #goenchoitihaas #vivagoa #goenchogazali #nizgoenkar #indianhistory #konkani #portuguesegoa #estadodaindia #unknownhistory #historybuff #sunaparant #medievalgoa #historicalfacts #goadiaries #oldgoa #historyofgoa #india #panaji #goaculture #goanhistory #goatravel #goaliberationday
Shri Mahalasa Narayani Devalaya ✨ #medievalgoa #goaphotography #templesofindia #jaihanuman #goatourism #vivagoa #goatour #goenchoitihaas #nizgoenkar #travelphotography #goenchokhabro #gomantak #goahistory #traveltheworld #mobilephotography #goanstories #storiesofgoa #goenchogazali #harharmahadev #nature #mangeshitemple #northgoa #naturelovers #indiantemples #indianphotography #shantadurgatemple #shantadurga #indianarchitecture #goandiaries #goalove
तद्वक्तारमवतु। अवतु माम्। अवतु वक्तारम्। ''ॐ शान्तिः शान्तिः शान्तिः ॥ 😇🌟 #medievalgoa #goaphotography #templesofindia #pedne #goatourism #vivagoa #goatour #nizgoenkar #travelphotography #gomantak #goahistory #officebunk #traveltheworld #goanstories #storiesofgoa #goenchogazali #nature #morjim #unexpected #trip #wahhgoa #mangeshitemple #northgoa #naturelovers #indiantemples #friends #shantadurgatemple #shantadurga #morjaitemple #goandiaries
'Muharram' was celebrated on the 29th of July, here is an interesting story connected to it. Goa was well connected to the world through sea route even before the Portuguese arrived. Here trade was carried out by even before the preceeding Bijapuri Sultanate, right from medeival times from Chapora fort( Shahapura, city of the Shah) and other ports. One such inland port that existed was at 'Arabó'( now a small ward in the village of Dhargal) derived from 'Arab'. It is believed that merchants who traded at these ports eventually settled in the areas they would trade in, hence its name. Over the years with Goa becoming a bone of contention between the Bahamani and Vijayanagar empires, they moved to safer areas closer to the Muslim Sultanate. The impressive house of the Dessai's as seen in the picture( renovated in the 1800's) that stands today is believed to have been that of a Muslim trader. What is interesting is till date the Dessai's keep their promise to the merchant they bought it from, of allowing the local Muslim community to venerate a flagpole, considered holy to the community every 'Muharram' and on a special festival called 'Urus' As you see, Goa has always been a land where promises were made and kept and every religion was respected. Which is why everyone was welcomed with open arms. Read more about Arabó in the link below https://historiadegoa.com/2021/05/16/anjuna-arabo-the-interconnectedness-of-the-medieval-indian-ocean/ #goahistory #goa #goan #history #gomantak #goenchokhabro #goenkar #goencho #goenchoitihaas #vivagoa #goenchogazali #nizgoenkar #indianhistory #konkani #portuguesegoa #estadodaindia #unknownhistory #historybuff #sunaparant #medievalgoa #historicalfacts #goadiaries #oldgoa #historyofgoa #india #panaji #goaculture #goanhistory #goatravel #goaliberationday
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GOA ...beyond beaches 2022 April , my visit to #goa was full of wonderful experiences, one being cycling up to Saptkoteshwar ruins in Diwar island. Here is a brief history. Historical records suggest that this site of the temple located at Norao, diwar existed during the kadamba period and the deity was the family deity of kadambas . The rock cut tank was known as the koti tirth. The kadamba kings patronized the deity and popularized in their coins and copper plates. During the Bahamani rule vijaynagar kingdom re-established the temple. In1540 the temple was completely destroyed by the portuguese. By 1558 the deity was shifted across the river in Hindale present day Narve village of Bicholim Taluka . A very interesting site and little did I know that exactly next year ie April 2023 I will again ride to the temple in Narve village where the deity was shifted.......and the story continues.... #goahistory #goa #goan #history #gomantak #goenchokhabro #goenkar #goencho #goenchoitihaas #vivagoa #goenchogazali #nizgoenkar #indianhistory #konkani #portuguesegoa #estadodaindia #unknownhistory #historybuff #sunaparant #medievalgoa #historicalfacts #goadiaries #oldgoa #historyofgoa #india #panaji #goaculture #goanhistory #goatravel #goaliberationday
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📍 Temple . The temple is dedicated to Shantadurga, the goddess who mediates between Vishnu and Shiva. The deity is also called 'Santeri' colloquially. Purana talks of a battle between Shiva and Vishnu The battle was so fierce that the God Brahma prayed to Goddess Adishakti Parvati to intervene, which she did in the form of Shantadurga. Shantadurga placed Vishnu on her right hand and Shiva on her left hand and settled the fight. . . Follow us for more content @indonojiin . . Credit:- @beautyofgoa . . #medievalgoa #goaphotography #templesofindia #jaihanuman #goatourism #vivagoa #goatour #goenchoitihaas #nizgoenkar #travelphotography #goenchokhabro #gomantak #goahistory #traveltheworld #mobilephotographyindia #goanstories #storiesofgoa #goenchogazali #harharmahadev #nature #mangeshitemple #northgoa #naturelovers #indiantemplearchitectures #indianphotography #shantadurgatemple #shantadurga #indianarchitecture #goandiaries #goalove
Shanta Durga Temple . . Follow us for more content @indonojiin . . Credit:-@golden_goa_ . . #medievalgoa #goaphotography #templesofindia #jaihanuman #goatourism #vivagoa #goatour #goenchoitihaas #nizgoenkar #travelphotography #goenchokhabro #gomantak #goahistory #traveltheworld #mobilephotography #goanstories #storiesofgoa #goenchogazali #harharmahadev #nature #shantadurga #shantadurgatemple #durgatemple #indonojiin
In Goa, the tradition of celebrating "Saibin," a celebration honoring the Blessed Virgin Mary, is still widely practiced. An official church statue is brought from house to house in a glass-sided case, staying there overnight until it has been placed at every residence in a certain ward. It then returns to the church and starts its rounds in a different ward. It then returns to the church and starts its rounds in a different ward. #goenchokhabro #goanheritage #incrediblegoa #ravindrabhavan #goa #goenkar #goan #goadiaries #goldengoa #exploregoa #goahistory #history #goencho #nizgoenkar #goenchoitihaas #goenchogazali #goenchokhabro #estadodaindia #hereitagesitesofgoa #portuguesegoa #medievalGoa #goa_history #गोंयकार #northgoa #saibin #saibinn
Render, who is a part of one of the oldest professions of Goa is slowly dwindling similar to other traditional occupations. Forget tourists, even for Goans, it is a pleasant and nostalgic sight to see a Goan render still cycling around the village in shorts, carrying his dhudne, as well as his razor-sharp Kaati! #goenchokhabro #goanheritage #incrediblegoa #ravindrabhavan #goa #goenkar #goan #goadiaries #goldengoa #exploregoa #goahistory #history #goencho #nizgoenkar #goenchoitihaas #goenchogazali #goenchokhabro #estadodaindia #hereitagesitesofgoa #portuguesegoa #medievalGoa #goa_history #गोंयकार #northgoa #toddytapper #truegoanspirit
"I Travel to feel the ancient intangibles and hear the whispers of history."❤️😌✨ . . . . . #goahistory #goa #goan #history #gomantak #goenchokhabro #goenkar #goenchoitihaas #vivagoa #goenchogazali #konkani #portuguesegoa #estadodaindia #sunaparant #medievalgoa #historicalfacts #goadiaries #goaculture #goanhistory #goatravel
The journey of making coconut feni follows a long path. Right from collecting ‘soor’ by the render to fermenting it then distillation and finally collection of the feni. The coconut made drink is the second most desired choice of the locals after cashew feni. As compared to cashew feni, coconut feni is the older one and has rich medicinal uses. Locals believe that the medicinal qualities provided by coconut feni is far better than the cough syrups and can work magic. Also, coconut feni is mostly found in abundance in South Goa where cashew feni is rare. #goenchokhabro #goanheritage #incrediblegoa #ravindrabhavan #goa #goenkar #goan #goadiaries #goldengoa #exploregoa #goahistory #history #goencho #nizgoenkar #goenchoitihaas #goenchogazali #goenchokhabro #estadodaindia #hereitagesitesofgoa #portuguesegoa #medievalGoa #goa_history #गोंयकार #northgoa #coconutfeni #truegoanspirit
The word itself means ‘to stay awake’. Zagor, being one of the oldest rituals of Goa, takes place in a number of different villages. It is performed by different communities once in a year to call upon the local deities and spirits. Goa's various village communities put on an all-night ritualistic musical-drama and dance show that is truly unique in many respects. The wooden masks used in the play are expertly constructed and painted and feature multiple animals, birds, and gods. They are performed while standing on wooden stilts, calling upon the gods of nature. The rightful tradition of Goa is solely performed for a blessing of a peaceful life and healthy harvest. Zagor is performed all across Goa out of which the ‘Siolim’ Zagor holds utmost importance as it is performed by both Hindus as well as Christians of Goa. #goenchokhabro #goanheritage #incrediblegoa #ravindrabhavan #goa #goenkar #goan #goadiaries #goldengoa #exploregoa #goahistory #history #goencho #nizgoenkar #goenchoitihaas #goenchogazali #goenchokhabro #estadodaindia #hereitagesitesofgoa #portuguesegoa #medievalGoa #goa_history #गोंयकार #northgoa #jagor
Saucy, tangy, spicy and simply mouth-watering, the Balchão is usually regarded as pickled shrimp, a unique dish from Goa that is simply irresistible. It is a side dish, generally combining steamed rice or pez (congee) with a dollop of this preserved goodness. It is also found that the people of Salcete, Goa, made Balchão from the paste of tiny shrimps, i.e. Galmo (Acetus Indicus). This preserve was then added to fish, prawn and pork Balchão dishes. The high umami flavour imparted by the dried shrimp elevates the dish to a whole new level. As most coastal states love their fish, Balchão was a solution to the many months of rain that saw a scarcity of fish in the market. It is believed that Balchão is a fusion of the cultural exchanges between southeast Asia & Goa under the Portuguese maritime trade. Several similar condiments exist under the name Belacan, Blachan, Belachan etc. In Burma and Bangladesh, a sauce with a similar flavour palette can be found; it is called Balachaung. A condiment with fried onions, shrimp, garlic, ginger & red chillies. In Indonesia, Balachan is an aromatic, dark, salty paste of shrimps or prawns salted, fermented in the sun and then mashed and dried again. It is then sold in small blocks. Belacan sauce is a famous Malaysian sambal made with the Belacan, i.e. the shrimp paste. In Macao, the shrimp paste is cooked with tamarind in a tangy Pork dish (Porco Balichao Tamarindo). - Source credit: goahistory 📸 credit: Stethandstove Leeanneskitchen Freshcatch_seafoodrestaurant . . . #lifeinabowl #goa #goan #goenkar #goahistory #history #indianhistory #historybuff #portuguesegoa #potuguesehistory #traveljourney #traveljournal #traveljunkie #travelblogger #medievalGoa #medievalindianhistory #foodhistory #foodhistorian #balchão #prawnbalchao #goanfood #goafood #foodie #foodlovers #indiancuisine #pickle #prawnpickle #porkpickle
Goa is a land that is famously known for its musicians and artists who always give justice to their rich culture and traditions! Chitari art is one among the culturally rich art traditions that has been followed and carried through generations. A group of not more than four families have not only preserved the said art but are nurturing it so that it lives the era of our traditions. This art has served the land of Goa as tonyos for folk-dances, presented in the form of vaje (gift packages), chaurang (on which the Ganesh idol is placed during chaturthi) and many more. It’s a living blessing of our Goan tradition which needs to be known and preserved. #goenchokhabro #goanheritage #incrediblegoa #ravindrabhavan #goa #goenkar #goan #goadiaries #goldengoa #exploregoa #goahistory #history #goencho #nizgoenkar #goenchoitihaas #goenchogazali #goenchokhabro #estadodaindia #hereitagesitesofgoa #portuguesegoa #medievalGoa #goa_history #गोंयकार #northgoa #southgoa #chitariart #traditionalart
Quem vio Goa excusa de ver Lisboa... 😀 Goa Dourada! "The market of Old Goa in 1638 is a bustling place with eleganty dressed Europeans shopping in a grand square, enclosed by double storied buildings with steep tiled roofs. The wares on sale include slaves - men and women, horses and food" ~ The Indo Portuguese House By Akeru Barros Pereira Gerard da Cunha #goahistory #goa #goan #history #gomantak #goenchokhabro #goenkar #goencho #goenchoitihaas #vivagoa #goenchogazali #nizgoenkar #indianhistory #konkani #portuguesegoa #estadodaindia #unknownhistory #historybuff #sunaparant #medievalgoa #historicalfacts #goadiaries #oldgoa #historyofgoa #india #panaji #goaculture #goanhistory #goatravel #goaliberationday
The finials that stand proudly outside the homes of Goan’s play a vital role of guardians, be it a rooster, a soldier or a lion. These art forms found their way in the Goan heritage when Portuguese felt the need of establishing their own homes which resulted in the formation of a blend of local and Portuguese architecture. Goa is thereby presently known for the old motifs and a variety of Goan populace is still using them as a mark of the history and also as a cultural embeviant. #goenchokhabro #goanheritage #incrediblegoa #ravindrabhavan #goa #goenkar #goan #goadiaries #goldengoa #exploregoa #goahistory #history #indianhistory #historybuff #goencho #nizgoenkar #goenchoitihaas #vivagoa #goenchogazali #goenchokhabro #estadodaindia #portuguesegoa #medievalGoa #goa_history #गोंयकार #northgoa #southgoa #finial #ravindrabhavan
The ruins of Goa are a reminder of its once-great past that is highly transformed with the wave of time. The huge structures that once stood high are now breaking down in remnants, showing us the history that somehow walks along with us without our knowledge. Being a part of Goa and its deep rooted history is surely a blissful blessing and preserving them from vanishing is a task that we should take in hand. #goenchokhabro #goanheritage #incrediblegoa #ravindrabhavan #goa #goenkar #goan #goadiaries #goldengoa #exploregoa #goahistory #history #indianhistory #historybuff #goencho #nizgoenkar #goenchoitihaas #vivagoa #goenchogazali #goenchokhabro #estadodaindia #hereitagesitesofgoa #portuguesegoa #medievalGoa #goa_history #गोंयकार #northgoa #southgoa
Tiatr has been a major traditional source of entertainment to Goans from early days till now and with the growing number of youngsters, participating in the said field it is surely going to hail it to its zenith! #goenchokhabro #goanheritage #incrediblegoa #ravindrabhavan #goa #goenkar #goan #goabeyondbeaches #goadiaries #goldengoa #exploregoa #goahistory #goencho #nizgoenkar #goenchoitihaas #goenchogazali #goenchokhabro #portuguesegoa #medievalGoa #goa_history #गोंयकार #northgoa #southgoa #tiatr #konkani #konkanisongs #tiatrgoa #goanmusic
1949 saw the emergence of Konkani cinema with its first film, “Sukhi Konn” that was never released. Later, 24th April 1950 saw the release of “Mogacho Aunddo” which was then set as the date to celebrate as Konkani Film Day. The beginning of the Konkani cinema was not a big blockbuster then, but the present scenario narrates a different and a developed tale. Konakani cinema has now advanced to a level that the films produced and released are selected at National Film Awards. #goenchokhabro #goanheritage #incrediblegoa #ravindrabhavan #goa #goenkar #goan #goabeyondbeaches #goadiaries #goldengoa #exploregoa #goahistory #goencho #nizgoenkar #goenchoitihaas #goenchogazali #goenchokhabro #portuguesegoa #medievalGoa #goa_history #गोंयकार #northgoa #southgoa #goacinema #moviesgoa
Similar to auto-rickshaws and taxes, motorcycle pilots who are known to be uniquely present in Goa, appear in black and yellow. These two-wheeler motorcycle pilots who started the tradition way back in Portugal time are still following it by dropping their passengers to their destinations. Once in Goa, you would find motorcycle pilots awaiting for their passengers in every town, city, and village. Mostly suitable for short journeys, motorcycle pilots are a need of Goa’s routine that begins in the morning and ends at night. #goenchokhabro #goanheritage #incrediblegoa #ravindrabhavan #goa #goenkar #goan #goabeyondbeaches #goadiaries #goldengoa #exploregoa #goahistory #history #goencho #nizgoenkar #goenchoitihaas #vivagoa #goenchogazali #goenchokhabro #estadodaindia #portuguesegoa #medievalGoa #goa_history #गोंयकार #northgoa #southgoa
Goa is well known for its historic churches and temples, but it is also well renowned for its mosques, which introduce us to a period of history that tells the narrative of a time when a great deal of magnificent architecture flourished. #goenchokhabro #goanheritage #incrediblegoa #ravindrabhavan #goa #goenkar #goan #goanmosques #goanmosque #goabeyondbeaches #goadiaries #goldengoa #exploregoa #goahistory #history #indianhistory #historybuff #goencho #nizgoenkar #goenchoitihaas #vivagoa #goenchogazali #goenchokhabro #estadodaindia #portuguesegoa #medievalGoa #goa_history #गोंयकार #northgoa #southgoa
The history of Goa was shaped by the expanding state but is still evident in the form of temples that, despite maybe having undergone renovation at some point, continue to tell stories from the past using handmade artwork that has been preserved for generations. #goenchokhabro #goanheritage #incrediblegoa #ravindrabhavan #goa #goenkar #goan #goantemples #goadiaries #goldengoa #exploregoa #goahistory #history #indianhistory #historybuff #goencho #nizgoenkar #goenchoitihaas #vivagoa #goenchogazali #goenchokhabro #estadodaindia #portuguesegoa #medievalGoa #goa_history #गोंयकार #northgoa #south
Natural caves improvised by humans from Goa's early medieval period. It is believed that Buddhist monks used to use these caves for meditation. #naturalcaves #medievalGoa
Goa is fairly known for its breathtakingly beautiful churches which were built by the Portuguese. The prime hub of churches during the Portugal time was Old Goa where a number of churches stand still with their ancient glory. When the churches were constructed, Goa's terrain equaled the image of beautiful Rome, earning the titles "Golden Goa" and "The Pearl of the Orient.". #goenchokhabro #goanheritage #incrediblegoa #ravindrabhavan #goa #goenkar #goan #goanchurches #goadiaries #churches #oldchurches #churchesofgoa #goahistory #history #indianhistory #historybuff #goencho #nizgoenkar #goenchoitihaas #vivagoa #goenchogazali #goenchokhabro #estadodaindia #portuguesegoa #medievalGoa #goa_history #गोंयकार #oldgoa #velhagoa
The art of printing press was first introduced in India through the footsteps of goa. It was first established in Goa in September 1956 at St. Paulo and was set to function in the Colegio de Sao at Old Goa. The posthumous printing of St. Francis Xavier's Catecismo da Doctrina Christa took place in 1557 with the arrival of the printing press and was later shifted to the major seminary at Rachol, Salcete in 1616. #goenchokhabro #goanheritage #incrediblegoa #ravindrabhavan #goa #goenkar #goan #goadiaries #churches #goahistory #history #indianhistory #historybuff #goencho #nizgoenkar #goenchoitihaas #vivagoa #goenchogazali #goenchokhabro #estadodaindia #portuguesegoa #medievalGoa #goa_history #गोंयकार #printingpress #firstprintingpress
The Portuguese rule in Goa lasted for as long as 450 years. The history of the Portuguese in Goa was similar to the British in India. It is interesting to know that while the Portuguese ruled Goa, their country itself was ruled by Spain from the late 16th century for a period of 60 years. The Portuguese rule in Goa began in 1498. The Portuguese explorer Vasco da Gama landed in Calicut after setting off from Lisbon, in present-day Kerala in 1498. This discovery and the establishment of a new sea route to India around the Cape of Good Hope gave an impetus to the Portuguese who wanted very much to exploit it to their advantage and profit from it. In 1510, when Goa was under Sultan Adil Shah of Bijapur, Portuguese attacked Goa under the command of Alfonso de Albuquerque.
#nostalgicgoa Series of Tid Bits from our History Ep. 1 - Vasco De Gama and other Portuguese adventurers explored the sea routes to Goa and created a huge impact on the history of Goa as seen with multiple attractions existing in the state today. To hold lucrative control over the spice trade, the Portuguese made Goa their center. The state was found to be ideal for seafaring. Separate streets were assigned for the sale of different things such as spices, corals, pearls, and silk. In 1556, the Portuguese rule led to the birth of the Printing Press at Saint Paul's College of Goa. This was the first printing press to be established in the continent of Asia.
Christmas in early 1600s • Reposted from goahistory #goa #goan #goenkar #goahistory #historybuff #goencho #nizgoenkar #goenchoitihaas #vivagoa #goenchogazali #goenchokhabro #unknownhistory #gomantak #medievalGoa #goa_history #goachristmas References : The Voyage of François Pyrard of Laval to the East Indies, the Maldives, the Moluccas and Brazil
Sri Someshwar Devasthan . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . #goa #goatemples #templesofgoa #goan #heritagetemple #goatemplevisit #unknowngoa #temples #goantemples #unseengoa #besttempleofgoa #templegoa #unexploredgoa #hiddengoa #templesour #temple #mandir #goavibes #goawow #goatravel #goatrip #goaexplore #mahadevtemple #goaheavenonearth #mahadev #traveltheworld #medievalgoa #gomantak #storiesofgoa #bhfyp
A life without God is hardly a life at all. #culture #mygoi #pickmygoapic #mog #explore #peace #meditation #konkandiaries #konkan #beautifulkonkan #nofilter #tbt #igers #goatoursim #goabeyondbeaches #goaindia #explorepage #incrediblegoa #placetovisit #beautifuldestinations #picoftheday #goadiaries #templesofindia #unseengoa #unexploredgoa #goavibes #goaexplore #goaheavenonearth #medievalgoa #@goaexplore @goan_temples @incredible_temples @goaexplore explore Goa @more_of_goa @goaexplore @more_of_goa @goaexplore @goaexplore @goa__india_ @goa_for_you @goa_travel_activities@goaexplore @more_of_goa
The extent of the inquisicao - Reposted from goahistory #goa #goan #goenkar #कोंकणी #konkani #goahistory #indianhistory #goencho #nizgoenkar #goenchoitihaas #vivagoa #goenchogazali #goenchokhabro #gomantak #estadodaindia #portuguesegoa #colonialism #imperialism #medievalGoa #goainquisition
🛕🚩 The doorstep to the temple of wisdom is a knowledge of our own ignorance 🪔 ✓ Benjamin Franklin ¶🪔 🪔🪔🪔 🏵️🏵️🏵️🏵️ 🎋🎋🎋🎋🎋🤩💙 🌳🍂🍁🍁🍁🌱🌱🌱🌱🌱 #goa #goatemples #templesofgoa #goan #heritagetemple #goatemplevisit #unknowngoa #temples #goantemples #unseengoa #besttempleofgoa #templegoa #unexploredgoa #hiddengoa #templesour #temple #mandir #goavibes #goawow #goatravel #goatrip #goaexplore #mahadevtemple #goaheavenonearth #mahadev #traveltheworld #medievalgoa #gomantak #storiesofgoa #bhfyp
Mahadev temple, Kurdi 📍 💮💮💮💮💮💮💮💮 #goaawara #travelogramgoa #goa #goatemples #templesofgoa #goan #heritagetemple #goatemplevisit #unknowngoa #temples #goantemples #unseengoa #besttempleofgoa #templegoa #unexploredgoa #hiddengoa #templesour #temple #mandir #goavibes #goatravel #goatrip #mahadevtemple #goaheavenonearth #mahadev #traveltheworld #medievalgoa #storiesofgoa
🔥🌶️ Tarvoti Mirsang 🌶️🔥 #goa #goan #goenkar #कोंकणी #konkani #goahistory #history #indianhistory #historybuff #historicalfacts #goencho #nizgoenkar #goenchoitihaas #vivagoa #goenchogazali #goenchokhabro #unknownhistory #gomantak #sunaparant #estadodaindia #portuguesegoa #medievalGoa #foodhistory #foodhistorian #tarvotti #mirsang #uzo #chilli #scoville Reposted from goahistory
Anant temple, Savoi verem📍 🌺🌺🌺🌺🌺 #goaawara #travelogramgoa #goa #goatemples #templesofgoa #goan #heritagetemple #goatemplevisit #unknowngoa #temples #goantemples #unseengoa #besttempleofgoa #templegoa #unexploredgoa #hiddengoa #templesour #temple #mandir #goavibes #goatravel #goatrip #goaheavenonearth #medievalgoa #storiesofgoa
Politics of the horse. ⛔⛔Casing should be causing #goa #goan #goenkar #goahistory #goa_history #goencho #nizgoenkar #goenchoitihaas #medievalGoa #medievalindianhistory #estadodaindia #portuguesegoa #goenchogazali #goenchokhabro #gomantak #गोंयकार #xaraffo
Sri Damodar Temple, Zambaulim, Goa The Sri Damodar temple is situated at Zambaulim, about 22 kms from Margao and 5 km. from Quepem, in Goa. It is a serene place to worship Sri Damodar who is an incarnation of Lord Siva. The other deities in the temple are Sri Ramnath, Sri Mahesha, Sri Chamundeshwari, and Sri Mahakali. I was able to offer coconuts to each of the dieties through the mahajans. Was feeling very blessed when the kaul prasad was also done while I was visiting. This is the Goa that not many see or experience.and certainly takes you back to ancient times of our ancestors. Shree Ramnath Damodar Devasthan which has history of 447 years, located on the banks of River Kushavati in the village Zambaulim of Parashurambhumi Gomantak is highly revered and widely worshiped from times immemorial by the devotees from all around the world. The Divine God popularly known as "Shree Dambab" is worshiped by devotees of Hindu as well as Christian. The holy precincts of Shree Damodar Temple is surrounded with Temples of Shree Ramnath, Shree Laxminarayan, Shree Chamundeshwari, Shree Mahakali, Shree Mahesh, Shree Mulveer and Shree Nirakar, the ancient Pimpal Vrusha, Rivulet (Panto) at the backyard of the temple. Kartik Pournima, Shikhar Kalash, Pratishthapana, Vardhanpan Din, Pindikotsav, Ashwin Pournima, Annasantarpan Seva, Shigmo or Gulal Utsav are few of the major festivals at the temple. #goa #goatemples #templesofgoa #goan #heritagetemple #goatemplevisit #unknowngoa #temples #goantemples #unseengoa #besttempleofgoa #templegoa #unexploredgoa #hiddengoa #templesour #temple #mandir #goavibes #goawow #goatravel #goatrip #goaexplore #mahadevtemple #goaheavenonearth #mahadev #traveltheworld #medievalgoa #gomantak #storiesofgoa #bhfyp♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️😍😍😍😍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍♒⏭️♒⏭️♒⏭️♒⏭️♒⏭️♒⏭️♒♒♒♒♒♒♒♒♒♒♒♒♒💓💓💓💓
#Repost @goahistory • • • • • • Year 1515, World famous Rhino and Goa connection. 🦏 #goa #goan #goenkar #goahistory #goa_history #goencho #nizgoenkar #goenchoitihaas #vivagoa #goenchogazali #goenchokhabro #gomantak #गोंयकार #portuguesegoa #medievalGoa #goa_history #estadodaindia
Year 1515, World famous Rhino and Goa connection. 🦏 #goa #goan #goenkar #goahistory #goa_history #goencho #nizgoenkar #goenchoitihaas #vivagoa #goenchogazali #goenchokhabro #gomantak #गोंयकार #portuguesegoa #medievalGoa #goa_history #estadodaindia
Shantadurga temple 😇🙏🙏... . .. . . . . . . . . .. . . . . #goa #goatemples #templesofgoa #goan #heritagetemple #goatemplevisit #unknowngoa #temples #goantemples #unseengoa #besttempleofgoa #templegoa #unexploredgoa #hiddengoa #templesour #temple #mandir #goavibes #goawow #goatravel #goatrip #goaexplore #mahadevtemple #goaheavenonearth #shantadurga temple fatarfa #traveltheworld #medievalgoa #gomantak #storiesofgoa #bhfyp
16th century Mother-of-pearl luxury goods. In the year 1500s... Dimensions were Approximately 16x22x15 cm The Carreira da India ships were laden heavy with treasure and prime target of pirates in Indian Ocean especially near Madagascar. #goa #goan #goenkar #goahistory #indianhistory #goencho #nizgoenkar #goenchoitihaas #vivagoa #goenchogazali #goenchokhabro #gomantak #estadodaindia #portuguesegoa #medievalGoa #medievalindianhistory #goa_history #कोंकणी #konkani #गोंयकार
Shree Kamakshi Temple, Shiroda. . . #goa #goan #goenkar #कोंकणी #konkani #goahistory #history #indianhistory #goencho #nizgoenkar #goenchoitihaas #vivagoa #goenchogazali #goenchokhabro #gomantak #estadodaindia #portuguesegoa #medievalGoa #ponda #shiroda #shrikamakshidevi #kamaxitemple #goatemples #goantemples #devul
The unique Boat deities of Goa.🛶 Swipe left plz 👈 Seen elsewhere in Odisha only. Called Tar-Tarini there. Interestingly one Konkani word for boat is Tar. Some of these idols are dated to the time of Goa Kadambas (10th-14th century) and earlier. This is in correlation of the presence of Lion motif which was that of Kadambas. Not all can be aged with same logic. #goa #goan #goenkar #कोंकणी #konkani #goahistory #history #indianhistory #historybuff #historicalfacts #goencho #nizgoenkar #goenchoitihaas #vivagoa #goenchogazali #goenchokhabro #gomantak #medievalGoa #गोंयकार
Triple alliance of 1510. #goa #goan #goenkar #goahistory #indianhistory #goencho #nizgoenkar #goenchoitihaas #vivagoa #goenchogazali #goenchokhabro #gomantak #estadodaindia #portuguesegoa #medievalGoa #medievalindianhistory #goa_history #गोंयकार
Cabaia, Cashti & Poders . #goa #goan #goenkar #goahistory #indianhistory #goencho #nizgoenkar #goenchoitihaas #vivagoa #goenchogazali #goenchokhabro #gomantak #estadodaindia #portuguesegoa #medievalGoa #medievalindianhistory #goa_history #गोंयकार #ethnography #anthropology
Gunmaking and Goa. #goa #goan #goenkar #goahistory #indianhistory #unknownhistory #goencho #nizgoenkar #goenchoitihaas #vivagoa #goenchogazali #goenchokhabro #gomantak #estadodaindia #portuguesegoa #medievalGoa #medievalindianhistory #goa_history #गोंयकार Cannon pic page 1 : silverhawkauthor.com
1907 Palacio do Cabo. #goa #goan #goenkar #goahistory #goencho #nizgoenkar #goenchoitihaas #vivagoa #goenchogazali #goenchokhabro #gomantak #estadodaindia #portuguesegoa #medievalGoa #medievalindianhistory #goa_history #गोंयकार
Original facade before ruins.From photo taken in 1880s.The Church had twin towers, when the photo was taken in 1880 the other one had already collapsed! Old Goa was abandoned and ignored barring few important churches like Bom Jesus and Se Cathedral which is why they still stand. The rest of the monuments and City ruined and crumbled away due to the pounding monsoons and lack of repairs etc In the 1900s Portuguese government had plans to restore and rebuild Velha Goa to resurrect some of their past glories and add symbolic gold leafing to the image of Goa Dourada of past that was well lost now. This full plan was not completed and followed in 1950s by a foolish plan of forced antiquity modding i.e. Stripping away the white plaster off most monuments to make them look more ancient was conceived. This may have created a unique look via exposed laterite but is the worst thing from conservation standpoint. Rain water seeping through means most of them are dangerously getting water damage to the Porous nature of laterite structure. #goa #goan #goenkar #goahistory #history #indianhistory #historybuff #historicalfacts #unknownhistory #goencho #nizgoenkar #goenchoitihaas #vivagoa #goenchogazali #goenchokhabro #gomantak #estadodaindia #portuguesegoa #medievalGoa #goa_history #गोंयकार #oldgoa #velhagoa #churchesofgoa #firgoz #goaheritage
Goa Kadambas & Somnath temple. Interestingly, some of the Goa Kadambas had become followers/patronised greatly Jaina faith. This is similar for other dynasties in Karnataka area also. #goa #goan #goenkar #goahistory #indianhistory #goencho #nizgoenkar #goenchoitihaas #vivagoa #goenchogazali #goenchokhabro #gomantak #medievalGoa #goa_history #गोंयकार #goaKadambas
Old pic of Mahadev Tambdi Surla. 🌳🌳🌿🛕🌳🌳 . . Did you notice the person sitting there.. #goa #goan #goenkar #goahistory #goa_history #goencho #nizgoenkar #goenchoitihaas #vivagoa #goenchogazali #goenchokhabro #gomantak #medievalGoa #goatemples #devul #templesofgoa #गोंयकार #tambdisurla
17th Century statuette & Ivory Trade. Ivory was brought to Gujarat, Ceilão (Sri Lanka) also. It would be transported to workshops for the Royal courts etc in the hinterland. #goa #goan #goenkar #goahistory #goencho #nizgoenkar #goenchoitihaas #vivagoa #goenchogazali #goenchokhabro #gomantak #estadodaindia #portuguesegoa #medievalGoa #goa_history #गोंयकार #ivory
Panjim memorial and its past. #goa #goan #goenkar #goahistory #goencho #nizgoenkar #goenchoitihaas #vivagoa #goenchogazali #goenchokhabro #gomantak #estadodaindia #portuguesegoa #medievalGoa #goa_history #panaji #panjim #panjimcity #ponnje #गोंयकार
The great walled city of Old Goa. #goa #goan #goenkar #goahistory #indianhistory #goencho #nizgoenkar #goenchoitihaas #vivagoa #goenchogazali #goenchokhabro #gomantak #estadodaindia #portuguesegoa #medievalGoa #medievalindianhistory #goa_history
Year 1830 - Reis Magos Fort & Church. The artist anglicised Ponnje to Panjure, which had earlier became Panjim, It was never locally called Panjure. The name was 'Fortaleza dos Reis Magos de Goa' Or also 'Fortaleza de Bardez' now known simply as Reis Magos Fort. The tripartite forts of Aguada, Reis Magos and now gone Gaspar Dias made the harbour of Goa inpenetrable to Naval attack. The Dutch managed to blockade it by preventing ships from leaving the harbour. #goa #goan #goenkar #goahistory #indianhistory #goa_history #goencho #nizgoenkar #goenchoitihaas #vivagoa #goenchogazali #goenchokhabro #gomantak #estadodaindia #portuguesegoa #medievalGoa #reismagosgoa #bardez #goa_history #fortsofgoa #panaji #panjim #panjimcity #ponnje
1797, engraving of man and woman from Goa. In LACMA (Los Angeles County Museum of Art) #goa #goan #goenkar #goahistory #indianhistory #goencho #nizgoenkar #goenchoitihaas #vivagoa #goenchogazali #goenchokhabro #gomantak #estadodaindia #portuguesegoa #medievalGoa #medievalindianhistory #goa_history #anthropology #ethnography
Slave markets of Medieval Goa. #goa #goan #goenkar #goahistory #history #indianhistory #goencho #nizgoenkar #goenchoitihaas #vivagoa #goenchogazali #goenchokhabro #gomantak #estadodaindia #portuguesegoa #medievalGoa #medievalindianhistory #goa_history #कोंकणी #konkani #goa_history #colonialism #goadourada #oldgoa #velhagoa #goamarket
Balchão - the history. 🍤 #goa #goan #goenkar #goahistory #history #indianhistory #historybuff #unknownhistory #goencho #nizgoenkar #goenchoitihaas #vivagoa #goenchogazali #goenchokhabro #gomantak #estadodaindia #portuguesegoa #medievalGoa #medievalindianhistory #goa_history #foodhistory #foodhistorian #balchão #prawnbalchao #goanfood #goafood
16 Jan 1967 - GOA OPINION POLL Asmitai Dis #goa #goan #goenkar #goahistory #history #indianhistory #historybuff #unknownhistory #goencho #nizgoenkar #goenchoitihaas #vivagoa #goenchogazali #goenchokhabro #gomantak #medievalGoa #goa_history #कोंकणी #konkani #goaopinionpoll #goaopinionpollday
Shree Vetal and his worship in Goa. ⛔⛔⛔ERRATA. Should have been "one of Goa's earliest settlers" References : V R Mitragotri's works, Alexander Henn, other resources. #goa #goan #goenkar #goahistory #goencho #nizgoenkar #goenchoitihaas #vivagoa #goenchogazali #goenchokhabro #gomantak #medievalGoa # #goa_history #कोंकणी #konkani #loliemCanacona #canacona #vetalgoa
Mahmud Gawan on Goa. #goa #goan #goenkar #goahistory #goencho #nizgoenkar #goenchoitihaas #vivagoa #indianhistory #indiahistory #goenchogazali #goenchokhabro #gomantak #medievalGoa #medievalindianhistory #goa_history Coin image from marudhararts.com
Smt Sashikala Kakodkar #goa #goan #goenkar #goahistory #goencho #nizgoenkar #goenchoitihaas #vivagoa #goenchogazali #goenchokhabro #gomantak #medievalGoa #goa_history #कोंकणी #konkani #goa_history #goapoliticalhistory
Curdi Mahadeva Temple. #goa #goan #goenkar #goahistory #history #goencho #nizgoenkar #goenchoitihaas #vivagoa #goenchogazali #goenchokhabro #gomantak #medievalGoa #medievalindianhistory #goa_history #curdi #kurdi #kurdigoa #curdimahadeva #kurdimahadeva #sanguem #goaKadambas
Year 1880s , Goan girl. Image source unattributed. #goa #goan #goenkar #goahistory #history #unknownhistory #goencho #nizgoenkar #goenchoitihaas #vivagoa #goenchogazali #goenchokhabro #gomantak #estadodaindia #portuguesegoa #medievalGoa #goa_history #anthropology
1795, Panelim. . Painting © of British Library archives. . . . #goa #goan #goenkar #goahistory #history #indianhistory #historybuff #historicalfacts #unknownhistory #goencho #nizgoenkar #goenchoitihaas #vivagoa #goenchogazali #goenchokhabro #gomantak #estadodaindia #portuguesegoa #medievalGoa #medievalindianhistory #goa_history #panelim #goadourada #watercolor
The 'Azad Gomantak Dal' . ⛔18th June 1946 was Goa Revolution Day. #goa #goan #goenkar #goahistory #history #indianhistory #goencho #nizgoenkar #goenchoitihaas #vivagoa #goenchogazali #goenchokhabro #gomantak #estadodaindia #portuguesegoa #medievalGoa #medievalindianhistory #goa_history #कोंकणी #konkani #liberationofgoa #goaliberation #azadgomantakdal
Maratha-Portuguese Wars. ⚔️ ⛔⛔The Mughal supply ships were landing in Northern territories of Portuguese. Diu, Daman, Bassein etc #goa #goan #goenkar #कोंकणी #konkani #goahistory #history #indianhistory #historybuff #historicalfacts #goencho #nizgoenkar #goenchoitihaas #vivagoa #goenchogazali #goenchokhabro #gomantak #estadodaindia #portuguesegoa #medievalGoa #medievalindianhistory #1684
Bainguinim fonte/spring and its importance. 👈 Swipe #goa #goan #goenkar #कोंकणी #konkani #goahistory #goencho #nizgoenkar #goenchoitihaas #vivagoa #goenchogazali #goenchokhabro #gomantak #estadodaindia #portuguesegoa #medievalGoa #oldgoa #bainguinim
Bebinca - a goan love affair with desserts. 👈Swipe plz. #goa #goan #goenkar #goahistory #history #goencho #nizgoenkar #goenchoitihaas #vivagoa #goenchogazali #goenchokhabro #gomantak #medievalGoa #bebinca #foodhistory #foodhistorian #goa_history #goadesserts #goanfood References : the fantastic book Cozinha de Goa by Fatima da Silva Gracias Other books, food blogs, sites for recipes and pics.