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Article #225: A Tour To Goa India

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






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