Goa : The Old City - I

Friends,

All you welcome to the Old City of Goa. Once it called Rome of the East because of the large number of Churches and Convents that existed there. It was the Capital of the Portuguese Empire and Centre of Christianity in the East; now only 13 Churches and chapels are standing whose historical sketches I am elaborating here with.

There were many places of St. Thomas, The Apostle (1560), in the direction of the East, after the old college of Saint Paul's College.

The Church of St. Lazarus (1530-31) with the Chapel of St. Louis, King of France, towards the Eastern boundary of the City.

The Convent and Church of St. Dominic (1950), in the direction of the East, near the Southern banks of River, Mandovi or Manddvi.

The Chapel of Our Lady of Mercy, attached to the Dominican Convent.

Chapel of St. John the Baptist, in front of the Convent of St. Dominic.

The Church of the Holy Trinity (1565-1575) in the Southern direction where now stands, the Pagoda of Xiva or Thirta of Brahmapur; near the present ELA FARM.

So, all you are welcome to visit Goa - The Old City of wonders...

Summer Olympics 2012 : London Waiting For You

Friends, many times all you will regularly hear from visitors how overpriced London can be. Yeah! It is totally based on individuals experience about London. But if you ask me about London’ then I just say London has lots of places that are free including museums and galleries, musical and ceremonial performances along with shopping and markets. Yeah! It is true. In fact, London has so much to offer for all age groups and budgets.

Now countdown begins to Summer Olympics 2012 event. So, all you have the great opportunity to get an experience in London through Summer Olympics 2012. Yeah! London has a lot to offer the customer from large department stores to exclusive boutiques. There are many areas to go on shopping trips, such as Oxford Street, Covent Garden, and Knightsbridge. Even you can browse many street markets at London what you like most.

Yeah! I know there is leading difficulty to get accommodation in London during this event. But I think it is not a prima issue. Here London Olympics accommodation serves and provide you the best accommodation what you expected most. Once you get in your accommodation just make up your mind to visit many major London attractions like British Museum, Buckingham Palace, Kensington Palace, London Zoo, National Gallery, Madame Tussauds, Sea Life London Aquarium, Tate Britain, Tate Modern, Tower Bridge Exhibition, Tower of London, Trafalgar Square, Westminster Abbey, London Art Galleries and Museums Late Openings.

Yeah! Friends, the Olympic Games of London City on 2012 will be taking place on July 27 until August 12. I know this game had been expected hopefully to draw in lots of international visitors to the city. It is also hoped-for to be jammed by own people. So be preparing to get your most expected suit at any London apartments. So dear friends, London is waiting for you to just grab your own ticket (for you and your family) to get a rich experience at Summer Olympics 2012.

Nagartas Fall : A Natural Scenic Attraction

मित्रांनो काय करणार आहात weekend ला? नक्कीच एखाद्या प्रेक्षणीय स्थळी जाणार असाल ... जर असे planning असेल तर Nagartas Fall ला भेट द्या एकदा या पावसाळ्यात ....

होय! बेळगांव-आंबोली मार्गावरून आज-याकडे जाणा-या वळणाच्या थोड़े आधी हा Nagartas Fall पहायला मिळतो. चंदगडहून साधारण वीस-बावीस किलोमीटरवर हा सुंदर Fall दिसतो. निसर्गातलं सौंदर्य कदाचित शब्द्बबध्द करता येणार नाही, परंतु ते सौंदर्य मनाला भुरळ घातल्याशिवाय राहात नाही. असं सांगितलं जातं की या fall पासून थोडयाच अंतरावर असलेल्या छोट्या गावाचं रक्षण करणारा क्षेत्रपाल या ठिकाणी पण अदृश्य स्वरूपात वास करतो. त्यामुळे रात्रीच्या वेळी या fall जवळ बांधलेल्या तीनही बाजूनी उघड्या असलेल्या छोट्याश्या देवळात कोणी राहात नाही. अर्थात लोकांची ही श्रद्धा आहे.

या fall जवळ इतर कोणतीही इमारत वा दुसरे कसले बांधकाम नाही. त्याच्या आजूबाजूस दाट झाडी, उंच डोंगर दिसतात. डाव्या बाजुला रस्ता, त्या बाजूला हिरव्यागार रंगानी नटलेले डोंगर मोठं विलोभनीय दृश्य दिसतं हे fall आणि त्यामुळे निर्माण झालेली घळ पाहण्यासाठी तीन ठिकाणी पाय-या, कठडे आणि लोखंडी रेलिंग्ज्स केलेले आहेत. इथे जाउन पाहिल्यावर चिंचोली, खोSSल दरी पाहता येते. पाण्याचा प्रवाह इतका जबरदस्त की त्या मा-याने काळा कातळही चिरत जाउन अरुंद पण खोल घळ निर्माण झालेली आहे. ही घळ इतकी अरुंद आहे की एखादा जाड़ा माणूस खाली पडला तरी मधेच अडकण्याची दाट शक्यता. Fall मधून कोसळताना पाणीही शुभ्र अगदी दुधासारखे दिसते .... fall च्या मागे सपाट भागावरून पाणी वाहात येताना आजुबाजूचे वृक्ष आपली छाया त्यात पाहात असावेत, असे वाटते. Fall कोसळताना उडणारे तुषार पाहताना पाण्याचा प्रवाह खाली वाहतो आहे, असे वाटतच नाही.

निसर्गाचा सहवास कशाही रुपात लाभों, त्याचा आनंद आणि समाधान मिळाल्याशिवाय रहात नाही. अंबोलिचा Fall रस्त्याकडेच्या उंच डोंगरावरून खाली कोसळतो. तसाच नांगरतास Fall रस्त्याच्या दुस-या बाजूस असलेल्या खोल दरीत रस्त्याच्या समांतर खाली कोसळतो. हा Fall केव्हा आणि कसा आकारला गेला असावा, हे समजणे कठीण. ३० जून ... सायंकाळची वेळ .... पावसाची रिमझिम चालूच होती. रस्त्यावर वाहतूक विरळच होती. पडणा-या पाण्याचा आवाज दरीत घुमत होता. त्या आवाजावर आजूबाजूचे जंगल डोलत उभे होते. रस्त्याच्या कडेच्या गर्द झाडीतून चिमण्यांचा चिवचिवाट स्पष्टपणे ऐकू येत होता. पांढुरक्या ढ्गातून सायंकाळच्या सूर्याची किरणं झिरपत होती. डोंगर उतारावर कोवळे हिरवे पोपटी रंगाचे लुसलुशित गवत हसत होते. त्रृणफुले विविध रंगानी सजली होती. आजूबाजूची झाडे त्याकडे पाहून हसत होती. हवेतला गारवा मनाला सुखद वाटत होता. जेव्हा माणूस अस्तित्वात नव्हता, तेव्हादेखिल हा निसर्ग असाच असणार, नद्या, नाले असेच वहात असणार. म्हणजे निसर्ग फक्त माणसासाठी नाहीच. तो सर्व पशु, पक्षी, छोटी छोटी फुलपाखरे यासाठी आहे, हे खरे. परंतू निसर्ग फक्त माणसासाठी निर्माण झाला असे मानून, त्यावर सत्ता प्रस्थापित करण्याचा मोह माणसाला आवरता येत नाही आहे.

जंगलतोड करुन, नद्यानाले मुजवून डोंगर खोदून मानवी वसाहत अस्तित्वात येऊ लागल्यामुळे जंगलांना, निसर्गाला फार मोठा धोका निर्माण होऊ लागला आहे, असे दिसते. निसर्गापासून मिळणारे समाधान आता दुर्मिळ होत चालले आहे. निसर्गातील अनेक पक्ष्यांच्या प्रजाति नष्ट होण्याच्या मार्गावर आहेत. काही नष्ट झाल्या आहेत. पर्यावरणाचा समतोल बिघडू लागला आहे. याचा परिणाम मानवी जीवनावर होणार आहे. वृक्षतोड जितक्या जोमाने घडते आहे तितक्या जोमाने वृक्ष लागवड होताना दिसत नाही. वाढणारी लोकसंख्या आणि जागेची टंचाई या गोष्टी धरल्या, तरी अजूनही खूप भाग वृक्षसंवर्धनासाठी जागा आहे. या उपलब्ध जागांचा व्यवस्थित उपयोग करुन त्यावर वृक्षसंवर्धन कार्यक्रम राबविल्यास बराच उपयोग होईल.

असो, पण तुम्ही मात्र ही Nagartas Fall पहाण्याची संधि सोडू नका एवढेच...!!!

Nagartas Fall बद्दल इथे क्लिक करा.

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Shigmotsav Margao : Live April 3, 2011

It is one of the most colorful festivals in Goa, Shigmo is celebrated by the Hindu majority with joyous festivities and elaborate parades. On the eve of Shigmo, usually observed in the month of March, a fiesta of color and rich cultural heritage unfolds across the length and breadth of Goa. Also known as Shigmotsav, the festival spans over a fortnight, with different days earmarked for celebrations in diverse areas.

The continuous beats of the dhols certainly dashed up some crazy excitement as the crowds and performers alike were seen going into a frenzy as 45 'Chitraraths', 8 'Romtamells' and 21 folk dance troupes participated in the Margao Shigmo parade on Sunday. Shigmo is often called the Goa's version of Holi.

A celebrant who shares in a noisy party of all age groups, tourists and a large number of children, including myself lined up the route of the parade from Holy Spirit Church square till the MMC square. The presentation depicted mythological and traditional theme based floats, folklore in fancy dress, dances and other facets of Goa's culture. The cultural festival of the masses was organised by the Margao Shigmotsav Samiti headed by the chief minister Digambar Kamat and two famous Marathi actors Makarand Anaspure and Amruta Khanvilkar graced the event.

Colourfully dressed participants marched with wooden poles and umbrellas in eye-catching attire to the rhythm of the beating drums. The long processions had participants in various kinds of headgear, vibrant costumes, masks and jewellery. The traditional musical instruments added a steady momentum to the celebrations.The participants were from villages from Ponda, Mardol, Sanguem, Sarvodem. Moving on to the 'Romtamell', creating history in Margao each of the 8 groups had a minimum number of 100 members. The first three were all women group and Margao group persuaded the MMC chief Sushila Naik and the CM's wife Asha Kamat to dance with them. The last troupe was even bigger and more impressive than previous years as it had a palanquin ('palki') and images of Hindu deities like Hanuman. April 03, 2011 - Near Margao Municipal area I have captured these snaps of beautiful Margao Shigmostav ceremony. I know all Goans may like it. All Goans who are residing apart from Goa can join "Shigmostav Goa" on FaceBook.