Fairs & Festivals in Goa,India

Like any other part of India, Goa also reflects diversity as well as unity simultaneously by dint of celebrating various festivals with gaiety. Hindu, Christian, national and local, all sorts of festivals are celebrated here and thus as a visitor you have great probability to partake in one. These festivals abound in cultural colour and fervor. Undoubtedly, the Christian festivals are more imbued in Portuguese legacy. Remembering the Portuguese pilgrimages, benches are erected in the streets adjacent to the places of worship that sell santos and rosaries along with incense and colorful garlands.

The most famous festivals called Janmashtami and St Lawrence Day are the two major festivals held annually in the Dona Paula beach. During the holidays, the colored water sports festivals simply attract your attention. Apart from these, you can also be a part of exciting events such as cycle races, water scooter and surfing.

Goa is known for partying and festivals and fairs give opportunity to party with religious and cultural fervor. It can be observed in the celebration of several Christian festivals in Goa with much gusto. These include the Feast of Three Kings, Feast of our Lady of Miracles, Feast of St Anthony, and Feast of St Francis Xavier. The largest non-religious celebration is the Carnival, marked by colorful processions complete with floats.

Janmashtami and Deepawali are also celebrated across Goa with religious fervor. Holi and Rakshabandhan is also observed by some.

Goa Tour Packages

North Goa Day Tour

North Goa Day Tour

0 Nights / 1 Days
Destination : North Goa

Incredible India with Diwali Tour

Incredible India with Diwali Tour

15 Nights / 16 Days
Destination : Delhi-Udaipur-Jaipur-Abhaneri-Fatehpur-Sikri-Agra-Orchha-Khajuraho-Varanasi-Mumbai-Goa

Goa Honeymoon Tour

Goa Honeymoon Tour

3 Nights / 4 Days
Destination : Goa

Goa Beach Tour

Goa Beach Tour

4 Nights / 5 Days
Destination : Goa

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