An Enthusiastic Celeberation-The Carnival
Since I went in December , I failed to experience the magic of Goa Carnival held every year in the month of Feburary. But my escort, Adeesh Narayan, was intelligent enough to tell me about the most vibrant festival of Goa, that is held for three days. While conversating, I was acquainted with the festival that was an integral part of Portuguese heritage, which was a dominion of Portugal till 1961.The humble localities narrated the entire festival that sketched the pictorial image of the carnival which indeed ovewhelmed me.

A Saga
Well! I was surprised to know how lavishly the Goans celebrate this vivacious festival. The people here elect a king Mamo, who presides the festivity for over three days. Programs Like street plays, songs, dance and competitions are organized. The elected King Mamo distributes the prizes. The carnival has grand cultural and traditional troupes that performs on the road as part of the program.

Religious holding
"What? It's not a Christian festival" These were my words when I realized that the festival has no religious anchorage with the Christians. Today it is celebrated as a cultural highlight of the state rather than a religious function.