Hindu
Festivals: Mahashivratri: A celebration in the honour of Lord Shiva held
at all the principal Shiva templeIs, it is celebrated in Harvalem, Ramnathi,
Kavlem, Mangueshi, Nagueshi, Shiroda, Brahmapuri. Shirgao, Kasarpal, Fatorpa
and Panaji. Muslim Festivals: Units of Shah Abdullah at Ponda -17th Zilhaj (February).
Christian Festivals: January 6: Feast of the Three Kings at Reis Magos, Cuelim (Cansaulim) and Chandor.
Goa Carnival: Among the various colourful feasts and festivals feasts and festivals that Goa celebrates -with great eclat, Carnaval and Shigmo are the most rumbustious, awaited by the population with intense enthusiasm. Unlike 'Shigmo' which is also celebrated in some oilier parts of India, although under different appellations, 'Carnaval Goa's own, unique, and the Union Territorys contribution to India's other expressions at untrammelled revelry.
Shigmo Festival: Holi in Goa is celebrated as Shigmotsav, which is a festival of farewell to winter and welcome to spring celebrated with colour, songs and dances to the beat of drums.
Float parades depicting various scenes of mythology are also held.
Other Festivals Goa: A time to express happiness at the arrival of spring is a 3-day festival of colour, fun and frolic providing a healthy entertainment for all. young and old. with khells, dance and parades.
It is celebrated in February March.
