| The word Goa or Gomantak means 'land of
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| | fullest after the monsoon rains.
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| the Gods' is also known as "Aparant" or
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| | Churches of Goa
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| "Shurparak" is spread between the
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| | The famous and magnificent churches of
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| Sahyadri mountains and Sindhusagar. The
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| | Goa are largely a legacy of Portuguese
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| history of the sacred land of Gomantak is
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| | colonization. Some famous churches of
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| well described in Sahyadri Khand of
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| | tourist attractions are Se Cathedral
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| Skandha Purana, the ancient text of Hindu
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| | Church, Ruins of Church of St. Augustine,
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| religion. Since then various dynasties
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| | The Church of St. Anne, Basilica of Bom
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| have ruled Goa like Rashtrakutas,
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| | Jesus, Reis Magos Church, St. Cajetan
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| Kadambas, Silaharas, Chalukyas, Bahamani,
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| | Church, Church of St. Francis of Assissi,
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| Muslims and most famously the Portuguese.
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| | Church of St Paul and Church of Mary
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| This land was liberated by the Indian
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| | Immaculate Conception etc.
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| Army on December 19, 1961 from the
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| | Temples of Goa
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| Portuguese and became Union Territory of
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| | Goa has a number of Hindu temples like
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| India along with the enclaves of Daman
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| | Shri Nagesh Maharudra Temple, Shri
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| and Diu. On May 30, 1987 Goa was
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| | Anantha Temple, Shri Chandreshwar Temple,
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| conferred statehood and became the one of
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| | Devaki-Krishna Temple, Shri Ganesha
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| 28th states of the Indian Republic.
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| | Temple, the Mahalaxmi Temple, Shri
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| Major Tourist Attraction
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| | Mangesha Temple, and the Shanta Durga
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| Besides its natural beauty, Goa is full
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| of major rivers like Tiracol, Chapora,
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| | Booking
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| Mandovi, Zuari, Sal and Talpona; wildlife
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| | Rivers of Goa
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| sanctuaries like Dr. Salim Ali Bird
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| | The rivers of Goa like Terekhol, Mandovi,
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| Sanctuary, Bhagvan Mahavir Wildlife
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| | Zuari, Chapora, Sal and Talpona formed
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| Sanctuary, Cotigao Wildlife Sanctuary,
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| | the island of waterways enhance its
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| Bondla Wildlife Sanctuary, Mollem
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| | beauty and romance abounds in seafood -
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| Wildlife Sanctuary which lie in the
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| | prawns, mackerels, sardines, crabs and
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| eastern forested hilly areas of the
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| | lobsters. Even the capital of Goa i.e
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| state. Travelers to Goa love the
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| | Panaji is situated on the Mandovi River.
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| laid-back, peaceful, warm and friendly
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| | Cuisine of Goa
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| nature of the people. Goa is famous for
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| | Cuisine of Goa is a blend of different
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| Beach Tourism which offers multiple
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| | cultures endures over many centuries. Goa
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| options for beach lover. Some of the
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| | food means the famous fish, curry, rice
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| famous beaches are Arambol, Mandrem,
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| | and feni package. Seafood such as prawns,
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| Morjim, Vagator, Anjuna, Baga, Calangute,
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| | lobsters, crabs, pomfrets, clams,
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| Sinquerim, Miramar are located in the
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| | ladyfish, mussels, and oysters are used
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| North of Goa while Majorda, Betalbatim,
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| | to make a variety of curries, fries,
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| Colva, Benaulim, Varca, Cavelossim and
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| | soups and pickles. Besides fresh seafood,
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| Palolem are located in the south. Some
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| | dried and salted fish dishes are also
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| other tourist attractions are as:
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| | available.
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| Fort Aguada
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| | Season to visit
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| Fort Aguada is famous for lighthouse and
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| | The weather gets fairly hot around May
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| structures built by the Portuguese
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| | and by the end of June, Goa receives the
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| rulers.
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| | full blast of the Indian monsoon with
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| Dudhsagar Waterfall
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| | sudden downpours and tropical
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| These exotic waterfalls are major
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| | thunderstorms. However, during the
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| attraction of tourists located in the
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| | monsoon Goa is probably the most
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| Western Ghats is truly breathtaking,
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| | sought-after tourist destination with
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| particularly when the falls are at their
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| | greenery sprouting all around.
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