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pic source: saligaoserenade.com Lent is a very special time for every Christian faithful. The 40 days represents the time Jesus spent in the wilderness, enduring the temptation of satan and preparing to begin his ministry. In the Konkani language,  Goans commonly use the term ‘korezm’, which is derived from the Portuguese ‘quaresma’, meaning forty – evidently signifying the forty days in imitation of Christ’s sojourn in the desert. Christians are called to prepare for this time through prayer, reflection, penance and charitable works, during Lent. Goa has a rich tradition of…

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This unique event unknown to a majority of Goans, is an event that portrays the ethos of the Goan ethnic populace – Communal Harmony. ‘Urus’ is known as an annual festival which commemorates the death anniversary of the Saint Hazrat Abu Shaikh R.A, whose Dargah is present on the border of Arabo, Pernem. ‘Urus’ is a festival celebrated by a huge community of Muslims, for over 40 years after the discovery of the tomb. The Festival – URUS On this day, the Muslim congregation pray at the Dargah, followed by…

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Shri Mahalasa Narayani Temple Festival in Goa is observed in Magh month. The festival is observed for 7 days. The most important event during the festival is the jatra. Mardol Shri Mahalasa Narayani Temple Festival 2016 date is from February 26 to March 4. The annual festival is observed from Magh Krishna Paksha Chaturthi to Magh Krishna Paksha Dasami – the fourth day during the waning phase of moon in Magh month to the tenth day during the waning phase of moon in magh month. The Rathostsava is observed on the last…

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