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Shigmotsav or Shigmo
About Goa
Goa is famous for its historic churches, temples, forts, traditional homes, colorful festivals, lush green countryside, rich flora and fauna, fabulous cuisine, and exotic beaches. The magical land of Goa is decked with popular tourist destinations like Dr. Salim Ali Bird Sanctuary, Tambdi Surla, the Calangute Beach, the Baga Beach , etc. The Festivals in Goa, as well, are a big crowd puller among the tourists from world over.
Festivals in Goa
Goa is special for its wonderful and colorful celebration of fairs and festivals. The people of Goa, though very modern and liberal, are intensely pious and orthodox. With their diverse themes, these festivals lend a distinctive charm to Goa and attract tourists from world over.
Shigmotsav or Shigmo
Holi in Goa is celebrated as Shigmotsav or Shigmo , a festival of farewell to winter and welcome to spring celebrated with color, songs and dances to the beat of drums on the full-moon day in the month of Phalguna (March). It is a social festival with a religious core.
On this occasion, a Puja is performed of the stems of the teflam fruits or betel nut, which is struck on the ground before the temple. It is followed by burning a little grass placed at their feet. In the spirit of plenty that marks the harvesting season when the barns are full, the occasion is made memorable with a number of wonderful dances.
Shigmo commences with Naman or collective obeisance of villagers from 9th moon day to full-moon day. From the 11th moon day to the 15th moon day , various village groups dressed in colorful attires set out with the festive mood. The main function of the day is marked by the profuse use of Gulal (red-powder), which people throw on each other as a sign of full-hearted greeting.
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