Vagator Beach - Goa

Vagator Beach is one of the major haunts of the foreigners. The beach is beauty personified with red cliffs and fresh water springs located very close to beach. The beach is divided in two sections namely the Big Vagator Beach and Little Vagator Beach. You can experience the best night life jazz on this beach. The mediterranean food and drink bars have a large tourists traffic of both Indian and foreign visitors.

To the south of the main vagator beach, on a cliff is the Chapora fort. The view of the sea and the beach from this site is astounding.Chapora fort was originally built by Adil Shah of Bijapur.The red laterite bastion, crowning the rocky bluff, was built by the Portuguese in 1617 on the site of an earlier Muslim structure.

Anjuna Beach - Goa

Anjuna Beach, in Goa is popularly known as the freak capital of the world and not without reasons. It claimed popularity for its Trance Parties and the Hippies who tried to synthesize the spiritual traditions of the East and the art, ideas and the music of the West. Anjuna is just the right place for lazing holidaymakers. Besides the calm waters of the Arabian Sea lapping softly on the Indian shore, Anjuna comes live with its ever-famous full-moon parties and the Wednesday flea market to take one on to a trance trip.

Anjuna beach finds equal favor amongst all kinds of crowds, be it a group of overlanders, monks, defiant ex-hippies, artists, seers, researchers or just someone looking for a place to rejuvenate. The place has life and enthusiasm written in its air. The all night long beach parties, the Christmas to New Year frenzy or the swanky full moon parties, Anjuna is always up for it. On a day trip to Anjuna you can savor the best delights at the famous flea market or the shopping hangout off the beach or else you can enjoy the easy strolls on a moonlit night on the cool silvery sands.

Anant Temple - Savoi Verem

The Ananta temple in Savoi Verem has its own independent identity and a feeling of being this is special Hindu place for the devotees while entering the gateway.

The temple is situated little away from the Village with nice smooth green setting. At the top of the flight of steps gateway is set, displaying widely its courtyard and surroundings, low walls of small courtyard is widely spread with low lying well watered paddy, a rich green for most of the year. Other than this are areca palms with few nicely crowns emerging from masses of tumbling pepper vines, lively outlines is provided by bananas and fruits trees. As this proofs that nature has done favour on this land.

Mahadev Temple - Tambdi Surla

During the reign of Kadambas, in the 13th century, the Goan territory thrived in all directions due to benign administration of the enlightened rulers. Several temples were built for all the gods of Hindu Pantheon, like Nageswar, Vithal, Santadurga, Mahalaxmi (also spelt as Mahalakshmi), Ramnath, etc. Unfortunately, most of them were razed to ground by the aliens, who are aliens to culture and refinement. After more than 400 years of darkness, some of the surviving shrines opened their doors to carry on activities for public benefit. On account of foreign impact, many temples seem to be putting on a veneer of western civilisation, but deep examination shows, that the core of Hindu culture remained untainted, immaculate and dynamic. Keeping Intact The Hindu Cultural Heritage In the temples renovated or built afresh, as in the past, "Agamic Puja", with all rituals, is being conducted demonstrating that the much-adorned Hinduism has not lost its vitality, nor has bartered away its glory during the foreign rule.

The Mahadev temple at Tambdi Surla where ancient traditions are followed serves as an example to this. Situated in West Goa, the Mahadeva Temple in Tambdi Surla is the state's only prominent reminder of the pre-Portuguese temple architecture. Maintained by the ASI (Archeological Survey of India), this 12th century temple boasts of some fine relief's on the 'Shikhara' (spire) depicting a plethora of gods and goddesses. It was built in the Yadava style of architecture with all the necessary parts, like Garbha Griha, Mukhamandapa, Mini-shrines, etc. and presents an extremely grand look. Do not miss the impressive carved wall near the entrance, and the chiselled monolith pillars.

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About Goa

Goa is known as "Pearl of the Orient" and a "Tourist Paradise" of India. The state Goa is located on the western coast of India in the coastal belt known as Konkan. Goa is the smallest state of India and one of the most amazing and exotic destination for the people to visit. Goa is visited by thousands of international and domestic tourists each year.

Goa, a tiny emerald land on the West Coast of India with magnificent scenic beauty and the architectural splendors of its temples, churches, attractive beaches, spice plantations, feasts and festivals and above all hospitable people with a rich cultural have made Goa a favorite place for travelers all around the world.
 

Goa is also known for world heritage architecture example is the Basilica of Bom Jesus in Old Goa, which makes it one of the biggest Christian pilgrimage sites in Asia. Holidaying in Goa is like a big party where everyone enjoys. Konkani language is spoken by Goan people.

Beaches of Goa

• Anjuna Beach
• Vagator Beach
• Colva Beach
• Calangute Beach
• Arambol Beach
• Miramar Beach 
• Dona Paula Beach
• Baga Beach
• Bogmalo Beach
• Palolem Beach

Temples of Goa

• Anant Temple 
• Mahalaxmi Temple
• Saptakoteshwar Temple
• Mahadev Temple 
• Nagesh Temple
• Shantadurga Temple
• Mangesh Temple
• Mahalsa Temple

Churches of Goa

• Basilica of Bom Jejus Old Goa
• Mary Immaculate Conception Church
• Chapel Of St Catherine
• Church Of Mae De Deus

Goa is known as "Pearl of the Orient" and a "Tourist Paradise" of India. The state Goa is located on the western coast of India in the coastal belt known as Konkan. Goa is the smallest state of India and one of the most amazing and exotic destination for the people to visit. Goa is visited by thousands of international and domestic tourists each year.

Goa is edged on the one side by the wooden foothills of the Sahyadri range and on the other by the Arabian Sea. Goa, a tiny emerald land on the West Coast of India with magnificent scenic beauty and the architectural splendors of its temples, churches, attractive beaches, spice plantations, feasts and festivals and above all hospitable people with a rich cultural milieu have made Goa a favorite place for travelers around the world.

Goa is a place where golden sand spreads over miles, clean water, amazing landscape, rich cultural history would be sufficient to quench the thirst of any tourist visiting to Goa for tours and travels. Goa is also known for world heritage architecture example is the Basilica of Bom Jesus in Old Goa, which makes it one of the biggest Christian pilgrimage sites in Asia. It's a perfact destination for travellers of all tastes. Whether you are looking for tranquillity or just some pinch of adventure, you will get it in abundance here in Goa. Holidaying in Goa is like a big party where everyone enjoys.  Goan people speak konkani language. - See more at: http://goadarshan.in/About_Goa.html#sthash.ntqi9EQL.dpuf