Goa holds a majority of the Hindu population. Various festivals are celebrated in Goa, which are regarded as a way of life. Goa that was popularly called as the ‘Lands of Gods’, have retained its unique Goan culture and Hindu festivals inpite of long tenure of Portuguese colonization. The festivals of Goa signifies colour to the life of the Goan.
Ganesh Chaturthi in Goa is a prominent festival that is celebrated as the birth day of the elephant god, Ganesha. This festival is marked by traditional passion and fun. Ganesha Chaturthi is also known as Chovoth and this festival also falls on the fourth day of
Bhadarva Shukla-Paksh. This festival happens to be observed mostly in between the months of August to September. This festival continues 7 to 10 days. You can witness a long colourful procession of an idol of Ganesh, which is finally immersed in water. Besides the religious importance, this festival also enables family members to reunite and enjoy to the fullest.
