Infobox settlement for additional fields and descriptions name Goa native name type States of India ... map India Goa locator map.svg map alt map caption Location of Goa in India image map1 Goa locator map.svg map caption1 Map of Goa latd 15.563 longd 73.818 coor pinpoint Panaji coordinates type region ... Panaji seat1 type Largest city seat1 Vasco da Gama, Goa Vasco da Gama government footnotes leader title Governors of Goa Governor leader name K. Sankaranarayanan leader title1 Chief Ministers of Goa ... of Goa Legislature leader name2 Unicameral 40 seats leader title3 14th Lok Sabha Parliamentary ... nclm.nic.in shared linkimages 35.htm title Goa accessdate 17 July 2007 work Commissioner Linguistic ... and Konkani are two major languages of Goa Further it is provided that nothing contained in this sub ... fields . ref ref cite news author UNI title Marathi vs Konkani debate continues in Goa url http ... May 2007 accessdate 17 July 2007 ref ref cite web author Government of Goa title About Goa quote At present, Marathi and Konkani are two major languages of Goa. url http www.goa.gov.in knowgoa aboutgoa.html work goa.gov.in publisher Goa Government ref Goa IPAc en audio Goa.ogg o . is India s smallest ..., while the Arabian Sea forms its western coast. Goa is India s richest state with a GDP per capita ... Vasco da Gama, Goa Vasco da Gama is the largest city. The historic city of Margao still exhibits the cultural ... and conquered it soon thereafter. Goa is a former Portuguese India Portuguese colony , the Portugal ... Indian annexation of Goa annexed by India in 1961. ref cite web url http gpp.nic.in Liberation.html title Liberation of Goa accessdate 17 July 2007 publisher Government Polytechnic, Panaji ref ref cite web url http www.bharat rakshak.com IAF History 1960s Goa01.html title The Liberation of Goa an Overview accessdate 17 July 2007 last Pillarisetti first Jagan work The Liberation of Goa 1961 publisher ... heritage architecture , Goa is visited by large numbers of international and domestic tourists each ... more details
Goa may refer to a number of things Places Goa a state in India Goa Velha , Old Goa the former capital of Portuguese India Panaji , also known as New Goa . Goa, Botswana Goa, Camarines Sur is a municipality in the Philippines Goah , village in Punjab Pakistan Abbreviations Gun Owners of America Gene Ontology Annotation, the practice of capturing data about a gene product IATA code for Genoa Airport in Italy Government of Afghanistan , a country in the Middle east Government of Alberta , a province in Canada Gone on arrival, used in voice procedure police radio codes General of the Army , a military rank used in some countries to denote a senior leader Other Goa film Goa film is a Tamil film directed by Venkat Prabhu. Goa bean, another name for the winged bean Goa trance , a form of electronic music that originated during the late 1980s in Goa, India. Goa antelope , also known as the Tibetan Gazelle, a species of antelope in Tibet S 125 Neva Pechora , a Soviet surface to air missile system with NATO reporting name SA 3 Goa The gaming division of Orange France Telecom Goa, name of the Mahindra Scorpio in Italy. Goa, a board game by R diger Dorn See also Gao disambiguation disambig ca Goa desambiguaci cs Goa de GOA es Goa desambiguaci n eo GOA fa GOA fr Goa homonymie id Goa disambiguasi it GOA nl Goa ja sv Goa olika betydelser war Goa pansayod ... more details
notability Music date January 2011 Destination Goa is a series of compilation album s featuring goa trance goa and psychedelic trance . The albums were released between 1996 and 2002 in twelve parts, one ... and Infected Mushroom . Albums 1996 in music 1996 Destination Goa The First Chapter ref cite web url http www.discogs.com Various Destination Goa The First Chapter DG release 40425 title Destination Goa The First Chapter DG publisher Discogs ref 1996 in music 1996 Destination Goa The Second Chapter ref cite web url http www.discogs.com Various Destination Goa The Second Chapter DG2 release 1383900 title Destination Goa The Second Chapter DG2 publisher Discogs ref 1996 in music 1996 Destination Goa The Third Chapter ref cite web url http www.discogs.com Various Destination Goa The Third Chapter DG3 release 148497 title Destination Goa The Third Chapter DG3 publisher Discogs ref 1997 in music 1997 Destination Goa The Fourth Chapter ref cite web url http www.discogs.com Various Destination Goa The Fourth Chapter DG4 release 36156 title Destination Goa The Fourth Chapter DG4 publisher Discogs ref 1997 in music 1997 Destination Goa The Fifth Chapter ref cite web url http www.discogs.com Various Destination Goa The Fifth Chapter DG5 release 28108 title Destination Goa The Fifth Chapter DG5 publisher Discogs ref 1998 in music 1998 Destination Goa The Sixth Chapter ref cite web url http www.discogs.com Various Destination Goa The Sixth Chapter DG6 release 77838 title Destination Goa The Sixth Chapter DG6 publisher Discogs ref 1998 in music 1998 Destination Goa The Seventh Chapter ref cite web url http www.discogs.com Various Destination Goa The Seventh Chapter DG7 release 77839 title Destination Goa The Seventh Chapter DG7 publisher Discogs ref 1999 in music 1999 Best of Destination Goa ref cite web url http www.discogs.com Various Destination Goa Best Of release 49330 title Destination Goa Best Of publisher Discogs ref 1999 in music 1999 Destination Goa The Eighth Chapter ... more details
The Goa Police is the law enforcement agency for the state of Goa in India. Organizational structure Goa Police comes under direct control of Department of Home Affairs, Government of Goa . The Goa Police is headed by Director General of Police DGP . ref http www.goapolice.org ref History The Goa Police was established in 1966, after the transfer of authority over Goa from the Indian Armed Forces Indian military administration to the civil administration. It replaced the former Portuguese Empire Portuguese administration s Pol cia do Estado da ndia Police of the State of India , disbanded after the annexation of the Portuguese India by the Indian Union in 1961. References reflist Law enforcement in India Goa Topics Category Government of Goa Category State law enforcement agencies of India ... more details
Image Goamap.png thumb 350px Taluk s of Goa There are 11 taluka s in Goa . class wikitable sortable Taluka District Bardez Bardez taluka North Bicholim taluka North Canacona taluka South Marmugoa taluka South Pernem taluka North Ponda taluka North Quepem taluka South Salcete South Sanguem taluka South Sattari North Tiswadi North See also Districts of Goagoa geo stub Category Geography of Goa ... more details
Infobox Indian Jurisdiction type town native name Betul skyline skyline caption locator position left state name Goa district South Goa altitude 10 footnotes inset map marker yes Betul Konkani language Konkani is a coastal town located in South Goa District, Goa , India . It is one hour distance from Margao . It is known for its beach. The Sal River India Sal river drains itself into the Arabian sea near Betul. External links http www.goaholidayhomes.com info 102 betul Betul goa geo stub coord missing Goa Category Cities and towns in South Goa district ... more details
Infobox Indian Jurisdiction type town native name Borda, Goa other name district state name Goa nearest city parliament const assembly const civic agency skyline skyline caption latd latm lats longd longm longs locator position right area total area magnitude altitude population total population as of population density sex ratio literacy area telephone postal code vehicle code range climate website Borda Konkani language Konkani is a town and suburb of the city of Margao in South Goa district in the state of Goa , India close to the city of Margao . External links Localities in and around Margao coord missing Goa Category Cities and towns in South Goa district Goa geo stub ... more details
about a village in North Goa the UNESCO World Heritage Site Old Goa See Wikipedia WikiProject Indian cities for details Infobox Indian Jurisdiction native name Goa Velha type city latd 15.442512 longd 73.882885 state name Goa district North Goa district North Goa leader title leader name altitude 0 population as of 2001 population total 5411 population density area magnitude sq. km area total area telephone postal code vehicle code range sex ratio unlocode website footnotes Goa Velha Konkani Vhoddlem G i is a census town in North Goa district in the India n States and territories of India state of Goa . It should not be confused with the World Heritage Site Velha Goa English Old Goa . St. Andrew s church is its parish church. It is well known for its yearly procession of saints Konkani Santanchem Pursanv History The town of Goa Velha stands on the site of the ancient port of Govapuri ... for control of the Goa region, as a result of which Govapuri came under the control of the Adil ... a new port city for Goa some distance to the north, on the banks of the Mandovi. The Portuguese eventually made Old Goa the new city the capital of Portuguese India , and called the old port of Govapuri Goa Velha Portuguese language Portuguese for Goa the Old . Goa Velha continued to exist as a small town under Portuguese rule, and in 1961 was incorporated into India along with the rest of Goa. Geography Goa Velha is located at coord 15.43 N 73.87 E . ref http www.fallingrain.com world IN 33 Goa Velha.html Falling Rain Genomics, Inc Goa Velha ref It has an average elevation of 0 metres 0 feet . Demographics As of 2001 India census , ref GR India ref Goa Velha had a population of 5411. Males constitute 53 of the population and females 47 . Goa Velha has an average literacy rate of 77 , higher than the national average of 59.5 male literacy is 82 , and female literacy is 71 . In Goa ... in North Goa district bpy new no Goa Velha vi Goa Velha ... more details
Infobox mountain pass name Goa Gap photo photo caption elevation location range Western Ghats coordinates traversed The Goa Gap is one of the major passes in the Western Ghats , between the Maharashtra and Karnataka sections. coord missing Goa Category Western Ghats Category Mountain passes of India India geo stub ... more details
Image Goamap.png thumb 150px South Goa and its talukas shown in shades of yellow South Goa is one of the two districts that comprise the state of Goa , India . The district has an area of 1,966 km and a population of 586,591 2001 census . It is bounded by North Goa District to the north, Uttara Kannada District of Karnataka state to the east and south, and by the Arabian Sea to the west. Historical background The Portugal Portuguese established a colony in Goa in 1510, and expanded the colony to its present boundaries during the 17th and 18th centuries. Goa was annexed by India on December 19, 1961. Goa and two other former Portuguese enclaves became the union territory of Goa, Daman and Diu, and Goa was organized into a single district in 1965. On 30 May 1987 Goa attained states and territories of India statehood while Daman and Diu became a separate union territory , and Goa was reorganized into two districts, North Goa and South Goa. Administration The administrative headquarters ... Goa has a Demographics of India population of 639,962 , ref name districtcensus cite web url http ... the decade 2001 2011 was 8.63 . ref name districtcensus South Goa has a sex ratio of 980 Women in India ... in South Goa district. Marathi language Marathi and Kannada are spoken by a substantial number of people ... and Christians form majority of the south Goa population.while there are also Muslims, Jain,Sikhs. References reflist External links commons category http southgoa.nic.in welcome.htm South Goa District Website Geographic location Centre South Goa district North North Goa district Northeast East Southeast Uttara Kannada district , Karnataka South Southwest West Arabian Sea Northwest Goa Topics coord missing Goa Category Districts of Goa Category South Goa district Goa geo stub ca Districte de South Goa es Distrito de Goa del Sur hi it Distretto di Goa Sud nl Zuid Goa no South Goa distrikt pt Goa Sul ru fi Etel Goa zh ... more details
Infobox Indian Jurisdiction type town native name Gogol other name district South Goa district South Goa state name Goa nearest city parliament const assembly const civic agency skyline skyline caption latd latm lats longd longm longs locator position right area total area magnitude altitude population total population as of population density sex ratio literacy area telephone postal code vehicle code range climate website Gogol Konkani language Konkani is a town and suburb of the city of Margao in South Goa district in the state of Goa , India close to the city of Margao . ref cite web url http www.bitrunsolutions.com sanferd title About Gogol accessdate 2008 10 15 Dead link date October 2010 bot H3llBot ref Notes reflist See also Localities in and around Margao External links coord missing Goa Category Cities and towns in South Goa district Goa geo stub ... more details
Infobox Indian Jurisdiction type Village native name Verna skyline Padre Conceicao College of Engg.jpg skyline caption Picture of PCCE, Verna locator position left state name Goa district South Goa altitude 10 footnotes inset map marker yes languages type Languages of India Spoken languages languages Konkani language Konkani portal Goa Verna Earlier known as Varenyapur or Varunapur is a village in South Goa district in the state of Goa , India north to the city of Margao . Temples The new Mahalasa temple is situated in Verna. The old Mahalasa temple was destroyed by Portuguese on 7th March, 1567 and 14th March, 1567. The old idol was shifted to Mardol, Goa . Institutes The Padre Conceicao College of Engineering PCCE is a private engineering college in Verna. The college is a part of Agnel Technical Education Complex, Verna, Goa and is the first and foremost private engineering college in the state. Citation needed date February 2009 Localities in and around Margao References http mardol.mahalasa.org history.htm Shri Mahalasa Devi Official history External links http www.pccegoa.org Padre Conceicao College of Engineering , official website coord 15 21 N 73 55 E display title region IN type city source GNS enwiki Category Cities and towns in South Goa district Category Comunidades of Goa Goa geo stub mr ro Verna ... more details
Cleanup date July 2007 Image India Goa 010 Touristy Baga Beach.jpg thumb right 300px Baga, Goa Baga beach in Goa Tourism is Goa s primary industry it handles 12 ref http goenkar.com book print 112 Economy of Goa , from http goenkar.com goenkar.com verified 2005 04 02. ref of all foreign tourist arrivals in India . Prachi Desai has been appointed as the face of Goa Tourism. The state of Goa is famous ... in Goa. Fort Aguada too is a major tourist attraction. Recently a Wax Museum on Indian history, culture and heritage has also opened in Old Goa. This tiny state is situated on the west coast of India ... influence of the Latin culture, Goa presents a somewhat different picture to the foreign visitor ... of Goa Tourism The one reason to visit Goa is its beaches. About 125 KM of the coast line is dotted with beaches. These beaches are divided into North Goa and South Goa Beaches. The further north ... in North Goa blockquote Arambol br Morjim br Chapora Beach Chapora br Vagator br Anjuna br Baga Goa Baga br Calangute br Candolim br Sinquerim br Bambolim br Miramar, Panaji Miramar br Dona Paula br blockquote Beaches in South Goa blockquote Bogmalo Beach Bogmalo br Majorda br Colva br Benaulim ... boar s and migratory birds are found in the jungle s of Goa . The avifauna includes kingfisher s, mynas and parrot s. Numerous types of fish are also caught off the coast of Goa and in its rivers. Crab s, lobster s, shrimps, jellyfish , oyster s and catfish form some of the Fish piscine catch. Goa also has a high snake population, which keeps the rodent population in control. Goa has many famous ..., North Goa and Galgibaga Beach in Canacona,South Goa are also Olive Ridley Marine Turtles habitats.Olive ... most decision makers of Goa tourism are minister of tourism Dilip Parulekar , secretary for tourism R.K Verma and director of tourism Swapnil Naik. Other stake holders in goa tourism are the Goa Tourism Development Corporation A Government of Goa undertaking and the Travel and Tourism association ... more details
Wikify date August 2011 refimprove date July 2011 In Goa News is a 24 hour Marathi local news and entertainment television channel owned by Mr.Anil Lad. Watched by some 1 2 lakh viewers on Goa s cable network and through internet world wide. In Goa is the first channel from Goa to broadcast live television on the internet. It is a very popular channel and famous for its programme which include 1.Ruchik br 2.Healthy Living. br 3.Test Drive br 4.Women In Goa br 5.Smart Gruhini br 6.Aaji Baicha Batwa In Goa Crew Anil Lad Yati Lad Akshay Lad Shobha Lad Rakesh Agarwadekar Sharmila Mandrekar Prathamesh Murgod Leena Bandekar Sagar Mulvi Swati Volvoikar Digambar Bhagat See also Media in Goa References See Wikipedia Footnotes on how to create references using ref ref tags which will then appear here automatically Reflist External links http www.ingoanews.com Categories Category Articles created via the Article Wizard Category Television stations in India ... more details
About the UNESCO World Heritage Site the town in North GoaGoa Velha Coord 15.50238 N 73.911746 E display title Infobox World Heritage Site WHS Churches and Convents of Goa Image Image Bom jesus.jpg 180px ... Old Goa Konkani language Konkani Pornnem Goem Hindi Old Gova , Purana Gova or Velha Goa Velha means old in Portuguese language Portuguese is a historical city in North Goa district in the India n States and territories of India state of Goa . The city was constructed by the Bijapur ... to the Sacred Heart of Jesus erected opposite the Cathedral of the Archdiocese of Goa e Dam o ... Katedral, Velha Goa.JPG thumb Cathedral of the Archdiocese of Goa e Dam o The name Old Goa was first .... Postal letters were returned to the sender, as the name Old Goa was unknown then, according to then and long ... panchayat uses the name S Old Goa, while the post office, Archaeological Survey of India use the name Velha Goa. The place is called as Saibachem Goem referring to St. Francis Xavier as Saib ... Velha Goa should not be confused with another former Goan capital Goa Velha, lying some villages .... Padri Moreno de Souza, SJ ref refers to Goa Velha, while Goem besides referring to Velha Goa i.e. Old Goa also refers to the whole state of Goa in some contexts. History File Goa St. Francis Xavier ... by the Kadamba Dynasty Kadamba and Vijayanagara Empire Vijayanagar kings. Old Goa was the second ... and contained the Shah s palace, and his mosques and temples . The city was Conquest of Goa 1510 captured ... colony of Goa, especially Velha Goa, was the center of Christianisation in the East. ref ..., Nova Goa in Portuguese and Panjim in English . The abandoned city came to be known as Velha Goa in Portuguese, Old Goa , to distinguish it from the new capital Nova Goa Panjim and probably also Goa Velha also meaning Old Goa , which was the Portuguese name for the town located on the old site of Govapuri. Velha Goa was incorporated into the Republic of India in 1961, together with the rest of Goa ... more details
Multiple issues wikify March 2012 orphan February 2009 unreferenced September 2009 Infobox Indian Jurisdiction type village native name Ledo, Goa other name district state name Goa nearest city parliament const assembly const civic agency skyline skyline caption latd latm lats longd longm longs locator position right area total area magnitude altitude population total population as of population density sex ratio literacy area telephone postal code vehicle code range climate website Ledo is a village in Goa , India . Coord 27 18 N 95 44 E display title References GEOnet2 32FA8822DA2D3774E0440003BA962ED3 Long comment to avoid being listed on short pages Category Villages in Goa Goa geo stub ... more details
Carmona is a village located in the Salcette district of South Goa , India . ref name car1 29 March 2008 . http www.tehelka.com story main38.asp?filename Ne290308anotherday.asp Another Day In Paradise , Tehelka Magazine Vol 5, Issue 12 ref Ref name no2 6 April 2008 . http www.hindu.com 2008 04 06 stories 2008040652080300.htm Goa Government puts on hold mega housing project , The Hindu ref References reflist coord missing Goa Category Beaches of Goa Category South Goa district India geo stub see if this gets some improvement under way ... more details
unreferenced date August 2011 The smallest state in India, Goa covers an area of 3,702 km sup 2 sup . Situated on the western coast of India, Goa shares its northern boundary with Maharashtra. Karnataka covers the eastern and southern boundary of the state. Panaji is the capital city of the state of Goa. One of the major tourist destinations in India, Goa also houses some of the best educational institutes of the nation. The scenario of education here is comparatively better than many other states of the nation. According to the 2001 census report, the state has a literacy rate of 82 well above the national average. School education The quality of the state run schools and low level of corruption has added to the betterment of school education in Goa. There is not much demand for private schools in Goa as people are quite happy with the performance of the government schools at all levels. Citation needed date October 2009 There are approximately 2,153 schools in Goa which includes primary schools, middle schools, secondary schools and higher secondary schools. Most of the schools in Goa are affiliated to the state board of education. However, one can also come across schools affiliated to the CBSE and ICSE board. English is the main medium of instruction at the schools in Goa ... hub for education. Higher education Goa University is the premier center of higher ... and engineering colleges in Goa. There exists both private and government engineering colleges in the state. BITS Pilani Goa is also a renowned institute which grants admission to the students on the basis ... in Goa also offer courses in arts, commerce, science, law, architecture, dentistry, marine engineering ... science institutes situated at Vasco and Punjim in Goa. Goa Institute of Management established in the year ... degree in Portuguese may do it from the Goa University. Education in India Goa Topics DEFAULTSORT Education In Goa Category Education in Goa india stub ... more details
File Seal of Goa.png thumb right 150px The Coat of arms of Goa The Coat of arms of Goa is the official logo of the Government of Goa , a States of India state of India . ref http www.infopub.goa.gov.in about goa state emblem.php ref The seal depicts a Vriksha Deep , a type of Diya light divaa lamp , at its centre. The lamp represents enlightenment through knowledge and is surrounded by a stylized design of coconut leaves which represent the bountiful and beautiful aspects of Goa. A Sanskrit shloka appears above the lamp and can be translated as Let everyone enjoy prosperity, Let none suffer any pain . The crest is formed by the National Emblem of India , the Lions of Sarnath, and the arms are supported by two open hands. Colonial era Coat of arms Goa was a possession of Portugal , Portuguese India , from 1510 until 1961 when it was 1961 Indian Annexation of Goa annexed to India. gallery File Lesser coat of arms of Portuguese India.svg Lesser coat of arms of Portuguese India File Coat of arms of Portuguese India 1935 1951 .svg Coat of arms of Portuguese India 1935 1951 . File Coat of arms of Portuguese India 1951 1974 .svg Coat of arms of Portuguese India 1951 1961 . File Blason of Goa ancient .svg Ancient arms of Goa gallery References reflist See also Emblems of Indian States National Emblem of India External links http www.infopub.goa.gov.in about goa state emblem.php Article by the Government of Goa, Department of Information Goa Topics Category National symbols of India Category Indian coats of arms Category Indian state seals ... more details
See Wikipedia WikiProject Indian cities for details Infobox Indian jurisdiction native name Mardol type Village latd 15.433 longd 73.95 state name Goa district North Goa district North Goa leader title leader name altitude population as of population total population density area magnitude sq. km area total area telephone postal code 403404 vehicle code range sex ratio unlocode website footnotes Mardol Konkani language Konkani or is a census town in Ponda taluka , North Goa district in the state of Goa , India . ref http wikimapia.org lat 15.440575&lon 73.97275&z 18&l 0&m a&v 2&search mardol Mardol on wikimapia ref The Marathi and Portuguese language radio playwright and short story writer Ananta Rau Sar Dessai lived and practiced medicine in Mardol. Mardol is fast growing town in goa,Mardol and Mangueshi are twin towns,Late vasantrao velingkar the first MLA of marcaim,who sacrifies his post for dayanand bandodkar,then bandodkar became CM. lived in mardol. Mardol has football team playing in Third division in goa. Main Attraction The Mahalasa Temple located at Mardol in Ponda taluk Ponda is one of the most famous temples in Goa. It is also known as the Shri Mahalasa Narayani Temple and is dedicated to the Goddess Mahalasa. See also Mahalasa References reflist Category Cities and towns in North Goa district Category Villages in North Goa district Goa geo stub ... more details
See Wikipedia WikiProject Indian cities for details Infobox Indian jurisdiction native name Amona skyline skyline caption type village state name Goa latd 15 latm 32 lats 00 longd 73 longm 59 longs 00 locator position left district South Goa district South Goa leader title leader name altitude 31 population as of 2001 population total area magnitude sq. km area total area telephone postal code 403107 vehicle code range sex ratio unlocode website footnotes Amona Konkani language Konkani is a census town in South Goa district in the state of Goa , India . It is believed that Amona was an ancient center for trade and commerce with lot of cultivated fertile land and alluvial banks of Mhadaee, now Mandovi . The surrounding land holds many cashew plantations and has a Sesa Goa pig iron plant. The rich soil and centralized location in Gomantak with water networks for inland transport allowed Aryans to settle on the land. Remains of ancient fortresses and settlements submerged in the soil around the ferry wharf region have been reported in Amona, Goa by archeology dept. of GOA. The earliest settlers of this region were primarily the Aryan warriors, administrators and traders. These warriors in medieval times were a part of the Maratha clans . Ancient armors and swords are present in the Amona temples and they reveal an ancient military culture. There have been found scriptures which depict Amona as a capital of ancient dynasties. Amona has given birth to many great people. At present, Amona is a successful town with almost 90 employment and 98 literacy. Recently a bridge connecting Amona to Panaji has improved connectivity ferry service was used before the bridge was built . There are lots of colorful festivals held here with natakaas and gadgado. Category Cities and towns in South Goa district Category Villages in South Goa district goa geo stub ... more details
Image Goamap.png thumb 150px North Goa and its talukas shown in shades of purple North Goa is one of the two districts that make up the state of Goa , India . The district has an area of 1736 km , and is bounded by Sindhudurg District Sindhudurg and Kolhapur District Kolhapur districts of Maharashtra state to the north and east respectively, by South Goa District to the south, and by the Arabian Sea to the west. Historical background Much of the today s North Goa territories Pernem , Bicholim , and Sattari were under the Kingdom of Sawantwadi . While Ponda, India Ponda was sometimes with Sunda Kingdom or Marathas or Kingdom of Sawantwadi . Hence these territories were seen as safe haven ... with Portuguese till 1961 till it was annexed by India. Goa and two other former Portuguese enclaves became the union territory of Goa, Daman and Diu, and Goa was organized into a single district in 1965. On 30 May 1987, Goa attained states and territories of India statehood while Daman and Diu remained a union territory , and Goa was reorganized into two districts, North Goa and South Goa ... of the state of Goa. The district forms a part of greater region called Konkan . The district is divided ... According to the 2011 census of India 2011 census North Goa has a Demographics of India population ... name districtcensus North Goa has a sex ratio of 959 Women in India females for every 1000 males, ref ... language Konkani is mother tongue of majority of people living in North Goa district. Marathi language ... North Goa District Website Geographic location Centre North Goa district North Sindhudurg district ... South South Goa Southwest West Arabian Sea Northwest Goa Topics coord missing Goa Category Districts of Goa Category North Goa district ca Districte de North Goa es Distrito de Goa del Norte hi it Distretto di Goa Nord mr nl Noord Goa no North Goa distrikt pt Goa Norte ru fi Pohjois Goa ... more details
This article is about the culture of natives of the India Indian state of Goa . Religion Image File112.jpg thumb Mangueshi Temple, a Hindu temple in Old Goa. Goa has a history of communal harmony. Festivals The most popular celebrations in the Indian state of Goa are Ganesh Chaturthi Chavoth Konkani ..., Shigmo and the Carnival Carnaval or Intruz Konkani . Goa is also known for its New Year s celebrations ... in Goa Cuisine main Goan cuisine Rice with fish curry Xit kodi in Konkani language Konkani is the staple diet in Goa. Goan cuisine is renowned for its rich variety of fish dishes cooked with elaborate ... popular alcoholic beverage in Goa is fenny feni Cashew feni is made from the fermentation of the fruit ... Goa has two World Heritage Sites the Bom Jesus Basilica http goajesuits.in bomjesus and a few ... Catholics as the patron saint of Goa the patron of the Archdiocese of Goa is actually the Blessed Joseph ... such event was conducted in 2004. The Velhas Conquistas regions are also known for its Goa Portuguese style architecture. In many parts of Goa, mansions constructed in the Indo Portuguese architecture ..., showcasing the life, architecture and culture of Goa. Some influences from the Portuguese era are visible in some of Goa s temples, notably the Mangueshi Temple , although after 1961, many of these were ... Association football Football is the most popular sport in Goa, followed by Field hockey hockey . Cricket ... popular sports in Goa. Fishing is also a popular recreational activity. Science see also Goans in science and technology Arts Music main Music of Goa Mando and dulpod are traditional goan musical ... Indian Classical singers hail from Goa, such as , Kishori Amonkar , Kesarbai Kerkar , Jitendra Abhisheki ... cinema Literature main Goan literature Tourism main Tourism in GoaGoa developed an international ..., and arguably still is, the center of the Western youth culture of Goa. By the mid 1980s, there were over 8000 Westerners living in Goa, mostly from Western Europe. The scene was marked by drug ... more details
Use mdy dates date January 2012 File Goa Gil MAIN IMAGE .jpg thumb Goa Gil Notability date March 2009 Refimprove date March 2009 Goa Gil Gilbert Levey is an American born musician, DJ and party organizer. He is one of the founders of the goa trance and psychedelic trance psytrance movement in electronic dance music. Biography Gil was born in 1951 and grew up in San Francisco, California. He witnessed the birth of the History of the hippie movement hippie movement and acid rock , and was involved with the freak collectives Family Dog and Sons of Champlin. Feeling that the San Francisco musical scene was falling apart, he took off in 1969, going first to Amsterdam and then to India , settling in Goa . Here he discovered the sadhu s, wandering holy men living off the forest, covering themselves with ash, and drinking the elixir of the gods. Soon, Gil himself became a Sadhu , Baba Mangalanand, in the order of the Juna Akhara, under the Guru, Mahant Nirmalanand Saraswati Ji Maharaj. During the early 1980s, many Goa hippies were becoming increasingly fascinated with early electronic music such as Kraftwerk . Gil and his friends soon gathered some equipment and started DJing and playing live music all night long on the Goa beaches. The mix of outdoor electronic dance parties with Eastern mystical and spiritual overtones came to define the aesthetic of the psytrance movement. For Gil, dance is an active form of meditation and the use of trance music is a way to redefine the ancient tribal ritual for the 21st century . ref Michael Gosney. http www.radiov.com main beam innerviews goagil Radio V interview with Goa Gil , Beam Magazine , accessed Nov 16, 2010. ref During the 1990s, the aesthetic of the Goa trance movement spread by way of European and Israelis Israeli backpacking travel ... DATE OF DEATH PLACE OF DEATH Category Living people Category American electronic musicians de Goa Gil es Goa Gil fr Goa Gil it Goa Gil pt Goa Gil ru Goa Gil fi Goa Gil ... more details
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