Fort In Goa

Reis Magos Fort

Reis magos fort was built between the year 1551 to 1554. Standing tall and proud overseeing and protecting the taluka of Bardez, across the river from the capital city of Panaji, this fort was one of the first bastions of the Portuguese rulers against enemy invasion. The structure exudes majesty and grandeur and though it is not the biggest fort in Goa, it still commands respect and awe.Pre-dating even the prestigious and much larger Fort Aguada, and situated at the narrowest point of the mouth of the Mandovi, it’s skilful construction and strategic placement made this fort nearly impregnable and it was an important asset to the Portuguese colonists.

The fort has also been skilfully repaired in recent years and partly restored to its former glory. It is clearly visible, with its distinctive reddish stone walls, all the way from Panaji which lies across the Mandovi River from it.

Architecture In Goa

Architecture In Goa

 The architecture of Goa catholics has strong Portuguese, Mughhal, and Indian influences. It developed over the long colonial Portugues India era 1500-1961. many of the 16th and 17th colonial catholic churches were built in the portuguese Baroque style. most of the historic houses still standing were build between the 18th century and the early party of the 20th century, in a mix of neoclassical and gothic revival.

Basilica Of Bom Jesus
Basilica of bom jesus is the most famous church in goa as it houses the tomb and relics of st. francis xavier. The construction began in the year 1594 and completed in 1605. The church is a three storied structure that is a blend of doric, corinthian and composite architectural style in its facade. Three entrances in the lowest parts of the facade out of four parts are beautifully designed. On 3rd december every year , on the day of feast of st. francis xavier, the finger of the saint is displayed for public view.

Se Cathedral
Se cathedral is asia largest church, which was built during the 16th century by portuguese. Originally built of mud and stones, the church was dedlicated to st. catherine as it was on st. catherine's day that alfonso de albuquerque  defeated bijapur king to conquer Goa. The church has 14 altars, eight chapels and five bells. The giant bell,referred to as the 'golden bell' is the major attraction in the church and it is considered to be on of the world's best bells. se cathedral houses the cross of miracles which is believed to have exceptional power.

Religious Places In Goa

                              Religious Places In Goa 

Goan religious places are world famous and people from across the world come here to see the elegance of famous churches in Goa as well as renowned temples of Goa.The famous temples likes Shantadurga temple, Mangueshi temple, Mahalsa tempe, Mahadeva temple...etc.

Tambdi surla temple

The tambdi surla temple is most famous temple in Goa.the most ancient temple in the whole of Goa is located at a place called tambdi surla which is appoximately 65kms from the capital city of panaji and 12km from the border crossing post of mollem.the tambdi surla itself is in midst of forest area accessible via a 22 kms route from the main town of valpoi in sattari taluka.

the intricate carvings created by these craftsmen adorm the interior and the sides of the building.the temple faces east so that the rays of rising sun fall on the deity at the crack of dawn.the construction is done in basalt and laterite stone.there exists a garbhagriha consisting of three doorways.the residing deity of this temple is lord shiva and therefore, the shiv linga of lord shiv is worshipped here.its architecture is the bewitching yadava style of architecture and the walls of this temple are finely carved.

  

Goan Music and Dance

Goan Music & Dance

Ghode modni is the name of a splendid folk dance that is mainly performed in Bicholim taluka. the back ground music is the music of Dhol and tasha. these folk dance are basically performed by men and other two forms of dance is Dhol and Fugdi . the pace of Dhalo is slow while that of while that of fugdi is fast. the pattern followed by the Fugdi dance is cicular and in dhalo a dozen of women dance having their faces in front of each other. both these folk dances are performed on Marathi and Konkani songs. Gof nurtya which involved both men woman the dance formed on konkani song. it consist of 7 to 8 different colours held at middle of bambu at an hight 8 to 10 feet.