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M D M SThe reason behind the failure of the scheme made for the schoolchildren.....
AESTHETICS IN SURGERY
Man Made set of principles concerned with the nature and appreciation of beauty
GOKARNAAccording to mythologylord Shiva appeared from the ear of Cow “Go-Karna”
CHAVATHFestival of Ganesha celebrated in Goa in Goan style by Goans....
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thOn July 20 one of the leading local newspaper brought the news out of over 100 students who took ill in two separate mid-day meal outbreaks, according to the sources around 86 students studying in Shri Mallikaarjun High School at Canacona had fallen sick after consuming contaminated lunch...........
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The traces of the Aesthetic surgery also has been seen in Ancient Indian history known as the Sushruta
Samhita is a Sanskrit text on surgery. The work is attributed to Sushruta, likely a historical physician of
6th century BCE Varanasi, although the text as preserved dates to the 3rd or 4th century CE..........
Gokarna is a small and remote holy town situated in Uttar Kanada, with four of India's most secluded and pristine beaches nestled nearby. It draws both pious pilgrims and hedonistic holiday makers with equal enthusiasm. Gokarna means Cow's Ear.......
Around Goa
If you love to visit the heritage sites and have interest in history and historical monuments then you must visit Old
Goa when you are in Goa. Today Panaji is the capital city of Goa but then in the Portuguese reign Old Goa was the
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In Goa festival of Ganesha is celebrated with lots of enthusiasm and devotion, and it famously known as CHAVATH (fourth day of the waxing moon period) starting on the shukla chaturthi. The date usually falls between 19 August and 20 September. Here is the glimpse of inside story of Ganesh Chaturthi in Goa...
The Festivals of Goa - I
Editorial08
Nightlife & Casinos
Food & Drink10
Hotels & Resorts15
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Shopping32
Event Calendar38
Other Services36
Art & Artifacts35
Health & Fitness34
Important Info.55
Legal Forum56
Check This Out60
Goa Maps64
Review (Music & Movie)70
20CHAVATH
Cover Story
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Editor / Publisher Rajesh Ghadge
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How fast the time flies, we started our journey in year 2007 and now we are on the way to nearing the decade. Lots of ups and downs faced by us in
this journey, in fact I would say that the challenge is not yet over to make it to the top. The struggle still continues but the enthusiasm has not become less even an inch. Excitement is ever growing and thriving for the best. We have never left any stone unturned to improve the content and the appearance of our magazine. Our every issue brings along the surprises to our readers. Today Goa Prism is not just a tourist guide but one can witness the whole new setup and content which will provide the value for money to all our subscribers. Ganesha is considered to be the inception of any new thing and the beginning of anything good. Our journey towards the new series of the articles starts with the lord Ganesha. We have decided to write the series of the articles on the festivals celebrated in Goa. Ganesha celebration also known as “CHAVATH” in Goa which is the fourth day of the waxing moon period, is celebrated
with same enthusiasm and dedication as the rest of the India but Goa always have something more to offer to the rest of world. I am sure that the story of CHAVATH will give you the insight of many facts you were not yet aware about the Ganesha festival in Goa. Mid day meal scheme popularly known as MDMS has created ripples of havoc in the state of Goa. Countless of school students have severely got affected with the unhygienic and somewhat poisonous foods supplied by some of the exceptionally irresponsible SHG agencies in Goa. There were the incidences of traces of lizards were found in the cooked food. Why this kind of incidents took place and what government is doing about all this issue you will find out in out in focus section of articles MDMS, please do not forget to leave your comments and suggestions on this articles of high sensitivity as your comments and suggestions will help us to improve our contents and it will also help to provide suggestions to the government to open their eyes on such sensitive issue. Whether you visit to Goa as a tourist or you are domicile of Goa, when you visit any monuments, heritage sites in Goa, do you know the real story behind that place? What you see today as monuments were citadels sometimes in the past, people were lived there once upon a time. Every story has legends and if you love to sneak into the past then you must read this article of Old Goa before you visit that place and I am sure that you will be able to see that place in entirely different perspective. Law in India is the typical hybrid legal system known as the Common Law System. During the drafting of the Indian Constitution, laws from Ireland, the United States, Britain, and France were synthesized into a refined set of Indian laws. How many of you know these facts? How the law system functions in India and what are the loopholes and how you can save yourself from the ailing effects of it. If you are looking for help or implication of it then I am sure that legal forum will surely help you, The Game of Law read it. Rest everything is in its place in the new package specially designed for you with lots of taste & zest, savour it and do not forget to leave in your comments on [email protected] till next time happy reading .......
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North Goa Costal Belt
Acron Arcade283, Fort Aguda Rd, Candolim, Goa. Tel: 6643671-74, 6650271-285. It's a mul�branded lifestyle store. The Acrade has an all day dinning bistro-bar called cinnabar- which serves the best Cappuccino in Goa. Timings: 8 am to 10 pm. (may to sept)
A LuaOpen throughout the year. Multi cuisine (Goan, sea food, North Indian, European). A Lua in Sangolda: H.No 251, Bella Vista, Sangolda, Bardez, Goa. Ph: 2416671/73. A Lua in Merces: Bhueem Bhat, St Cruz, Merces, Goa. Ph:2448172
A ReverieNext to hotel Goan Heritage, Gaura, v a d d o , C a l a n g u t e , G o a . Te l : 9823174927.
A�er Seven Restaurant1/274B Gaura vaddo, Chapel Lane B a r d e z , G o a . Te l : 2 2 7 9 7 5 7 , 9226188288.
Balchao Cobra Vaddo, Calangute, Goa. Tel: 6657000, 2277299, 6657001.
Bamboo PalaceVagator Beach, Vigator, Goa. Tel: 2273071.
Food & DrinkBean Me Up
1639 bar 2 Deul vaddo, Anjuna Vagator, Goa. Tel: 2273479, 2274601.
Blue Sea HorseBehind Morning star, Arambol Beach, B a r d e z , G o a . Te l : 6 5 1 5 2 3 2 , 9225902344.
Bon Appe�tH. no. 156 Dendo, Sinquerim, Goa. Tel: 2479678, 2479077.
Bob's InnOpen throughout the year, 11 am to 11 pm. This is one of the oldest restaurants in Candolim area and is popular with the old-time hippie crowd. It's a good place to try Goan food like the perennial favourite fish curry rice or the prawns curry rice. Annvaddo, Calangute-Candolim Road, Goa Ph: 2276402
Britto's Open throughout the year, 8am to 11pm The Views of the Baga Beach, Sauta Vaddo, Baga, Goa. Ph: 2276291
CactusCandolim- Sinquerim road, Escera Vaddo, Candolim Bardez, Goa. Tel: 9890176606.
Calamari Candolim, Dando Beach, Goa. Tel: 9326102242, 3290506.
Hotel Calangute GrandeMado Vaddo, Calangute, Bardez - Goa. 403516Tel: +91 832 2277100 A fea tu re o f v i s i t i ng d inne rs i s undoubtedly the dining expedience. Dinners Kitchen have an emphasis on creating classic dishes which use seasonal produce, using at every opportunity the wonderful natural larder that India provides.
Hotel Calangute TowersDr. Jack Sequeira Junction, Opp. Calangute Village panchayat, Calangute Baredz - Goa. 403516 India Tel: 0832-6636000 /Fax: 0832-2276597
H.No - 280A, Baman Waddo, Candolim, Bardez - Goa. 403515 Tel: 0832-3914444 / +91 8888 814271
As the name suggests, The Bamboo Shack:this casual eatery is the perfect venue to begin your day over a hearty breakfast or for a catch up with friends over a cool beverage in the evening. Choose from a selection of local and international appetizers, healthy salads, sandwiches and burgers, decadent pastries, exquisite teas and coffees or stylish cocktails.Bamboo Bar: This serene lounge nestled amid the bamboo garden is perfect for a spirited evening. Enjoy light and innovative al fresco dining as you nurse your favorite tipple overlooking the turquoise waters of the pool. Live entertainment further enhances the ambiance of the venue.
web: www.theclematis.com
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Goa ka favourite restaurant
First Floor, Hotel La CapitalM. G. Road, Panaji - Goa.
Tel: 0832-2434990
Prism Classifeds food�&�drink
FipleesOpen throughout the year, 11.30 am to 2.30 pm. Looking for a fun filled night out with great food, music and entertainment? Nr Maria H a l l , B e n a u l i m , G o a . f o r reservations Call: 9822153545 / 9881066545. www.fiplees.com
Floren�ne
Pequeno Morod Chogem Road, Saligao, Goa. Tel: 2278122, 2278249.
Floyd's HutOpp. Magnum Resort, Candolim, Goa. Tel: 9822169553.
J & A's Italian RistoranteHouse 560, Baga River, Bardez, Goa. Tel: 9823139488
The Park, GoaThe Park Calangute Goa, Lane o p p o s i t e C a l a n g u t e M a l l , Calangute, Goa 403516 E: [email protected] +91 832 2267600 / F +91 832 2277600. This seafront property features an open-air lounge where you can unwind with a frozen tropical daiquiri after a long day of t o u r i n g t h e n e i g h b o r h o o d attractions. Sip and take in the breathtaking view of the ocean. Count the beers, the hours left in the day while watching the sunset.
Le Poisson RougeBaga River, Opp Bridge Goa. Tel: 3245800.
Montego BayBitaldas Vaddo, Morjim, Goa. Tel: 9822150847.
O PescadorCobra Vaddo, Baga- Road, Goa. Tel: 2279447, 9822122171.
Papa Jolly'sH. no 749 A, New Vaddo, Morjim- Ashvem- Road, Goa. Tel: 2244113/4.
Souza Lobo On Calangute Beach, Umta Vaddo, Goa. Tel: 2281234, 9822120516.
Sweet ChilliSinquerim Candolim, House No. 54, Bardez, Goa. Tel: 2479446, 2479184.
South Goa Coastal Belt
Adega CamoensTaj Exo�ca, Calwaddo, Benaulim, Goa. Tel: 2771234.
Alcoves Restaurant Near Sunny Sta�onery shop no. 3, Amber apt. Vishant Road, Margao, Goa. Tel: 2730536, 2735062.
Anantashram RestaurantNear Municipal Garden, Vasco, Goa. Tel: 2513715, 2513725.
An�que MardolVerna Electronic City, Verna, Goa. Tel: 2887089.
Be�y's PlaceNear Holiday Inn, Cavelossim, Goa. Tel: 2871456, 2871038.
Brazilia thHotel colva Kinara, D- block, 4 ward,
colva- Salcete, Goa. Tel: 2788812.
Café De MarPalolem Beach, behind old Syndicate Bank, Palolem, Goa. Tel: 9823313981.
Coconut Creek Restaurant Near the beach, Bimut Vaddo, Bogmal lo, Goa. Te l : 2538090, 2538100.
Dropadi Restaurant
Dropadi Beach Restaurant, Canacona, Palolem, south Goa. Tel: 9822685138, 2644555.
Gaylin1, Shar N Sorai Apts, Varde Valaulikar Road, Margao, Goa. Tel: 2715026, 2733348.
Greens & GrapesthHotel Colva Kinara, d- block, 4 ward,
Colva- salcete, Goa. Tel: 2788812.
Goa Woodlands Hotel
Miguel Loyola Furtado Road,Opp. City Bus Stand, Margao, Goa, India - 403601
0832-2715522
Available A/C &
Non A/C Cars on
Hire
Prism Classifeds food�&�drink
Joecon's GardenNear Taj Exo�ca, Cal Vaddo, Benaulim, Goa. Tel: 2770077, 2770099.
KentuckeeColva Beach, Colva, Goa. Tel: 2788107.
Leonora's RestaurantOn 17 Na�onal Highway, Matol, Verna, Goa. Tel: 2791289, 2791290.
Longuinhos Bar & RestaurantDr. Antonio Dias bldg, Margao, Goa. Tel: 2739908, 2701699.
Mar�n's CornerBinvad i , Beta lba�m, Goa. Te l : 2880061, 2880413.
Mickey'sUBI's Pride apts, near football ground, colva beach, colva Goa. Tel: 2789125.
Pentagon RestaurantOpp. Majorda Beach Resort, Beach road, Majorda, Goa. Tel: 2881402.
Panjim
Delhi DarbarOpp. Bene�on showroom, M. G. Road, Panaji. Tel: 2222544, 2222545.
Edu's RestaurantMagsons super Center 707, Miramar, panaji, Goa. Tel: 2463777, 2463888.
Goenchin
Mandovi Apartments, Dr. Dada Vaida Road, Panaji, Goa. Tel: 2434877, 2227614.
HawaliDona Paula, Survey No. 251/25, Hawali Beach Kurku�a, Goa. Tel: 2453838, 9326112376.
HorseshoeRua De Ourem, Panjim, Goa. Tel: 2431788, 6644044.
Mar�n's Beach CornerNear Blue Bay Hotel, Caranzalem, Goa. Tel: 2464877.
Mermaid RestaurantSwimsea Beach Resort, Carazelem B e a c h , G o a . Te l : 2 4 6 4 4 8 1 - 8 3 , 2464480.
Mo� Mahal thOpp. BSNL, 18 June Road, Near Bata
Showroom, Goa. Tel: 2423125.
O'coqueiro RestaurantNear Water Tank, Porvorim, Goa. Tel: 2417271, 2417806.
Palacio De GoaOpp. Holy Cross Church, Quepem, Goa. Tel: 2664029, 9823175639.
Picnic Restaurant & Bar19 Sapna Garden, Chogam Road, Porvorim, Goa. Tel: 2410349.
Prainha Restaurant Near Dona Paula Je�y, Dona Paula, Goa. Tel: 2453881-83, 2453884.
RioricoD B Bandodkar Road, Opp. Mandovi Rivera, Goa. Tel: 2224405/ 09.
Ritz ClassicthWagle Vision, 18 June Road, Panaji,
Goa. Tel: 2426417, 6644796.
Sher-E-Punjabth18 June Road, Opp. Bombay Bazar,
Goa. Tel: 2227204, 2224330.
Margao
Chef Fernando's NostalgiaOpp. St. Sebas�an Chapel Uzro, Raia, Goa. Tel: 2777054, 9822103467.
BRITTOSBAR RESTAURANT
Speciality Seafood Continental Food Italian Food Deserts
Baga Beach, Calangute, Bardez, Goa.Tel.: (0832) 2277331, 2276291
food�&�drink
Prism Classifeds food�&�drink
The BridgeJust adjoining the conference hall is the 7am – 11pm Coffee Shop offering a host of temptations. Perhaps you may choose to write your first novel right here or just reminiscence with friends or fantasize on Cloud 9. As life is full of surprises, you've guessed it, anything could happen over a cup of Anchorage coffee.
The Pool Bar & RestaurantS i n c e t h e c o n c e p t o f A g u a d a Anchorage – the Villa Resort, Goa is to leave all your time- machines at home, Schooner – Sports Bar & Recreation Centre, offers guests multi cuisine delights, both vegetarian and non vegetarian. You could as well prefer service at your villa or slip into the adjoining freeform pool and sip your favorite drink and have a gala time.
De Baga DeckKhobravaddo, Opp. Subway, Baga. Tel: 2277529.
Poco Loco
Royal Goan Beach Club, Arpora Baga. Tel: 6716307.
Malts n Wines – The LoungeN e a r B a ga B r i d g e , B a ga . Te l : 26520177/ 8698694319.
Zuperb Multicuisine RestaurantG a u ra Va d d o, H o l i d ay S t re et , Calangute. Tel: 9665616078.
Tina's InnMurrod Vaddo, Candol im. Tel : 9822983312.
The BackyardH. No.248, Bella Vista, Sangolda. Tel: 6520233 / 9823593972.
Viva DelhiChogam Road, Sangolda. Tel: 2411959 / 9764159686.
Leda Lounge & RestaurantC o l v a B e a c h . Te l : 2 7 8 1 4 5 8 / 9049868905.
Tawa Baywatch Resort, Sernabatim Beach, Colva. Tel: 6697777.
open from Monday to Saturday Timings 9am to 2pm and 5:30 pm to 10 pm
5:30pm to 10:00 pm
SUNDAY'S
Westerlies Estate, Bldg E, Vanelim, Colva, Goa. Opp Ocean Spa.
THURSDAY CLOSED
Tropicana RiversideMulti cuisine Restaurant with sea food speciality. Serves Breakfast / Lunch & Dinner. Near Sinquerim Dolfin Jetty, Fort Aguada Road, Sinquerim Goa. Tel: +91 8698958658
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North Coastal Belt
Baia-Do-SolBaga Beach, Calangute, Goa. Tel: 2276084, 2275482.
Bamboo MotelsVerem, Betim, Goa. Tel: 2401321, 2401323.
Bean Me Up1639 Deul Vaddo, Near Petrol pump, Anjuna, Goa. Tel: 2274601, 2273479.
Bom SucessoVaddy Vaddo, Candolim, Goa. Tel: 2489132.
Calangute Residency GtdcNear Pandodkar Statue, Umta Vaddo, Calangute, Goa. Tel : 2276024, 2276109.
Caps CornerKhobra Vaddo, Calangute, Goa. Tel: 2276533, 2276587.
Casa Anjuna Boutique Hotel
D'mello Vaddop, Anjuna Bardez, Goa. Tel: 403509, 6512031.
Casa Baga Boutique Hotel
40/7 Saunta, Vaddo, Baga, Bardez, Goa. Tel: 2276957, 2282930/31.
Casa Blanca Beach ResortOpp. State Bank Of India, Wadi C a n d o l i m , G o a . Te l : 2 4 7 9 4 8 0 , 2479224.
The ClematisH . N o - 2 8 0 A , B a m a n Wa d d o , Candolim, Bardez - Goa.403515, Tel: 0832-3914444 / +91 8888 814271 web: www.theclematis.com, Indulge in our delicious cuisine infused with organic ingredients and prepared by expert chefs. We are providing a wide array of fine dining establishments offering stunning views from every turn in a relaxing and cosy atmosphere
Hotel Calangute TowersDr. Jack Sequeira Junction, Opp. C a l a n g u t e V i l l a g e p a n c h ay a t , Calangute Baredz - Goa. 403516 India Tel: 0832-6636000 /Fax: 0832-2276597, Hotel Calangute Towers has 53 rooms in close proximity to the Calangute Beach. Sunbathing or jogging, shopping or swimming, the hotel is the perfect access point for the b o a rd wa l k , b e a c h , rev i ta l i ze d shopping district and dozens of area att ract ions . Our pools ide bar, authentic restaurants offering various cuisines and customized professional service offer everything for a relaxing getaway or the perfect party. At the Hotel Calangute Towers, the royal treatment is yours.
Hotel Baga MarinaHotel Baga Marina, located in North Goa, Khobra Vaddo, Baga Calangute, Bardez, Goa, India
Chalston HotelCobra Vaddo, Calangute Baga Road, Ca langute, Goa. Te l : 2276080, 9822102149.
Colonia Santa Maria
Near Titos Disco, Cobra Vaddo, Calangute. Tel: 2276107, 2277299.
Hotel Fortune Select ReginaHotel fortune Select Regina, located in North, 376, Off Aguada Road, Candolim, Goa 403 515
Hotel Le SeasonsHotel Le Seasons, located in Candolim Beach, North Goa
The Park, GoaThe Park Calangute Goa, Lane opposite Calangute Mall, Calangute, Goa 403516 E: [email protected] +91 832 2267600 / F +91 832 2277600This seafront property features an open-air lounge where you can unwind with a frozen tropical daiquiri after a long day of touring the neighborhood attractions. Sip and take in the breathtaking view of the ocean. Count the beers, the hours left in the day while watching the sunset.
Sterling Vagator Beach ResortHotel Sterling Vagator Beach, located in Vagator Beach Resort, Bardez, Goa, India
Sun VillageBaga, Arpora, GoaAirport: 45km., Railway Station: 55 Km.,
360 Beach Retreat Resort360 Beach Retreat Resort, located in North Goa, Main Candolim Beach, Goa 403 519 India
The O Hotel GoaHotel The O Hotel Goa, located in North, Dando, Candolim, Bardez, Goa 403 515
Ticlo ResortTiclo Resort, located in North, Calangute, Goa
Vivanta By TajHotel Vivanta By Taj, located in North, Off D.B.Bandodkar Road, Panaji, Goa, 403 001
hotels�&�resorts
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A 5 star Hotel with an array of facilities
Bairo Alto Dos Piltos, Jose Falcao RoadBehind Old Secretariat, Panjim - Goa.
Tel: 0832-2400000
Prism ClassifedsBambolim Beach ResortBambolim Beach Resort, located at Bambolim Beach, Nunes Beach P r o p e r t i e s , G o a U n i v e r s i t y P.O.Bambolim, Goa 403 005 India
Bogmallo Beach ResortHotel Bogmallo Beach Resort located at Bogmallo, P.O. Bogmallo, 403 806 Goa India Dabolim airport: 10 mins drive
Dolphin Bay ResortHotel Dolphin Bay Resort, located in Quedevlim, Reis Magos, Verem, Bardez, Goa 403709, India
Hotel Casa De GoaHotel Casa De Goa, located at Tivai Vado, Calangute, Bardez, Goa
Hotel Citrus GoaHotel Citrus Goa, located at, Umta Vado, Calangute, Goa 403 516 India
Calangute GrandeMaddo Vaddo, Calangute, Bardez, Goa- 403 516, Tel.: +91 (832) 2277100, 2277101, 2277102, 6451790, Fax: +91(832) 2277102 Enjoy Calangute Grande luxury with access to the pristine beaches of Calangute. During your stay you could indulge in water sports, play at the world famous casinos, go fishing or hike in unspoiled natural wilderness. Breathe in the fresh air. Marvel at a sky full of stars. And savor exquisite dining wrapped in panoramic beach views.
Country Inn & SuitesPlot No. 31 Edc Patto Plaza, Panjim Goa. 403 001. India +1 (800) 1800-456 (India Toll-free)Tel: +91 832-6740000 Fax: +91 832-6740001, Email: [email protected]
Living Room Hotels
Vagator Beach Road, Anjuna, Bardez, Goa - 403509 IndiaTel: +91 830 881 1640Fax: +91 832 227 4533
Heritage Village Club GoaArossim Beach, Arossim, Cansaulim, Goa – 403712. Tel . : +91-832-6694340, 2754956/60 Fax: +91-832-2754324. E-mail: [email protected] Website: selecthotels.co.in
Grand HyattGrand Hyatt Goa, P.O.Goa University, Bambolim, Goa – 403 206, India Telephone +91 832 301 1658 Mobile +91 77 0900 4914 Fax +91 832 301 1235 [email protected] goa.grand.hyatt.com
Golden Tulip315 A/G-G5 & 315 B/Gl-G2, Baman Vaddo, Candolim, Bardez, Goa – 403 515 Tel.: +91 832 240 5800, Fax : +91 8 3 2 2 4 0 5 8 9 9 , M o b i l e : + 9 1 8 3 8 0 0 3 5 8 0 1 E - m a i l : g m @ g o l d e n t u l i p g o a . c o m www.goldentulipgoa.com
Keys Resort
Baga, calangute, Bardez, Goa – 403516, India. T E L: +91 (832) 2276101 Fax: +91 (832) 2276068 www.keyshotels.com
16 Degree North574/1 Riverside Street Baga, Goa 403516 [t] +91-832-671 8000 [e] l i f e @ 1 6 d e g r e e s n o r t h . c o m www.16DegreesNorth.com
Deltin SuitesNerul – Candolim Road, Fadtewada, N e r u l , B a r d e z , G o a - 4 0 3 1 1 4 L a n d l i n e : + 9 1 - 8 3 2 - 6 7 1 0 7 2 0 E-mail:[email protected]| Web: www.deltinsuites.com
Dolrina Guest HouseH No. 536/1 Vagator, Goa. Tel: 2273382, 2274896.
Don Joao ResortsSoranto Vaddo, Anjuna, Goa. Tel: 2274325.
Dona Alcina ResortOpp. Candolim Health Centre, Candolim, Goa. Tel: 2489936, 2489453.
Falcon ResortsNaika Vaddo, Near Midas Touch, Calangute, Goa. Tel : 2277327, 2277329.
Hotel Bonanza Khobra Vaddo, Baga Road, Calangute, Goa. Tel: 2276010.
Hotel BougainvilleaGaunwaddi , Anjuna, Goa. Tel : 2273270, 2273271.
Hotel CarysKhobra Vaddo, Calangute, Goa. Tel: 2279191, 2279192.
Hotel Dona TerezinhaCalangute, Gaura Vaddo, Goa. Tel: 2277335, 2281673.
Hotel Goan Heritage Near Kamat Holiday Home, Holiday Street, Gaura Vaddo, Calangute, Goa. Tel: 2276761, 2276765.
Hotel Golden NestPorba Vaddo, Calangute, Goa. Tel: 2276790, 98221471480.
Hotel RiversideBaga Beach, Calangute, Bardez, Goa. Tel: 2277337.
La Calypso HotelSaunta Vaddo, Calangute Baga Road, Calangute, Bardez, Goa. Tel: 225777.
Leela CottagesAshvem Beach, Mandrem, Goa. Tel: 92326103486, 9823400055.
Marbela Beach ResortH No.782, Gawdewado, Morjim Beach, Goa. Tel: 6450599.
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Carina Beach ResortVas Vaddo, Benaulim, Goa. Tel: 2770413, 2770414.
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Dona Sa MariaTamborim, Cavelossim, Mobor- Cavelossim, Goa. Tel: 2745290, 9822137119.
Hotel Colva KinaraNear HDFC Bank, Opp. Colva Football Ground, D-block, 4th ward, Colva-Salcete, Goa 403708
Furtardos Beach HouseSernabatim Colva, Colva, Goa. Tel: 2770396.
Gaffinos Beach ResortMobor- Cave loss im, Goa. Te l : 2871441.
Haathi Mahal ResortCavelossim- Mobor, Cavelossim, Goa. Tel: 2871101, 2871102.
Heritage Village ClubArossim Beach, Arossim Candolim, Goa. Tel: 2754956.
Horizon Beach ResortVelsao Beach, Goa. Tel: 2754923, 9822151424.
Hotel Colva Plaza45/B, Per Seraulim, Colva, Salcette, Goa. Tel: 2788889.
Mobor Beach ResortMober Beach, Cavelossim, Salcette, Goa. Tel: 2871167, 2871441.
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Angels ResortChogem Road, Next to Sapna Garden, Porvorim, Goa. Tel: 2412403.Casino HotelAlto De Porvorim, Porvorim, Goa. Tel: 2412131, 2417781.
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Hotel FidalgoUnit of Maberest Hotels Pvt Ltd. 18th June Road, Panaji, Goa 403 001, India
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Hotel Gautam GoaPorvorim Off Chogam Road, Goa. Tel: 2416363, 2414825.
Hotel Goa InternationalTonca, Miramar, Near Miramar Beach, Panaji, Goa. Tel: 2461186, 2461104.
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The festival lasts for 10 days, ending on
Anant Chaturdashi (fourteenth day of the
waxing moon period). The Lord Ganesha,
known best as the omen of good fortune, the
off spring of God Shiva and Goddess
Parvati, is revered in a variety of manners
from Pernem to Canacona. Steeped in
tradition and rich with fervour, in most
places, the particular type of worship has
been passed down for generations,
peppered often by the period when the state
was ruled by the Portuguese. Take for
example the worship followed in some
places of Ponda for instance. Instead of a
clay idol, devotees worship a picture of
Ganapati drawn on plain paper. This practice
evolved during the Portuguese regime when
Goan Hindus were restricted from
worshipping any idol. Instead, the devout
would close their doors and windows and
worship the picture in a concealed manner.
In most parts, worship of the clay idol ranges from 11/2 to 5 days. In this North Goa village, the
Mapusa Sarvajanik Ganeshotsav - a tradition of the community celebrating the festival - goes
on for 11 days. Each day is filled with entertainment and educative-informative programmes.
Some families of Tudal, Gaondongri (Canacona) celebrate Chavath for three days, where for
the first, one-and-half day they hide the idol under a winnowing item and then worship it for the
remaining days. On the last day they make an offering of chicken. The Vaidya community of
Vaizawado, Vaje-Shiroda , worship only wooden idols of Ganapati for one-and-a-half day. The
idol is later immersed in water for some time and then brought back and kept inside the
sanctum sanctorum in the worship room of the house, to be worshipped the following year. In
Marcella village Ganesha idols are made from various items like Paper, Coconut Shells and
leaves, Metal or Brass Utensils, Musical Instruments etc.. people from all over Goa and outside
Goa come to witness the Ganesha at Marcella which is celebrated for 21 days.
It is believed that Lord Ganesh bestows his presence on earth for all his devotees during this
festival. It is the day when Ganesha was born. Ganesha is widely worshiped as the god of
wisdom, prosperity and good fortune and traditionally invoked at the beginning of any new
venture or at the start of travel.
The celebration of most loved Hindu festivals of Goa is Chavath which takes place at the family
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Artisan in Making Ganesha Idols
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level compared to the other festivals like
Shigmo which is more on the community
level. Goa celebrates Chavath with the
greatest fanfare and an atmosphere of
gaiety and festivity pervades every nook
and corner. The first 'vojem' of the married
daughter is made to perfection by the
mother. The 'vojem' is the sweetmeat and
savoury platter consisting of seven, nine or
eleven items - neuryos, phenori, chakri,
shankar-palli, shev, chivdo, dudhfene,
Mysore pak, rava ladoo, besan laddo, big
cazu-biya ladoo, khajiche ladoo, pthyache
ladoo wrapped in beautiful coloured paper,
batata halvo, chana dal kappa, moira
banana feno, gullyo, thikhshe fov, churmo,
bundi laddo, etc. These traditional
sweetmeats and savouries were prepared
at home. The local 'khajekar' that is the
village sweetmeat and savoury maker was
called home and he aided the ladies to
prepare these delectable delights. The
'modak' is a favourite of Lord Ganesh. However, modaks do not form a part of the 'vojem' sent
to the married daughter. Neuryos and modaks are the queen and king sweet respectively. On
'panchami' day a dish called 'heetros", which is prepared in jackfruit leaf jackets, is made.
The very special aspect of this festival is that the family members wherever they may be,
proceed towards their ancestral houses in the villages. All the members of the family join in the
various preparations like, cleaning the house using fresh cow dung, arranging the Makar, its
Ganesha Idols Ready for Painting
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decoration, collecting the natural items for
the Matoli, (Matoli is the arrangement of
fruits and crop hanging above the head of
Ganesha Idol) as well as in the cuisine
preparing auspicious sweets like Nevryo.
They come and work together, worship
together, eat together and enjoy decorations
of the Matoli, fireworks, singing Aarti,
making music on the Ghumat - shamell,
Fugdi dance and so on. Incidentally, the
sweet dish Nevryo is even important at
Christmas for the Christian fold of the
society.
The most serious impact of the festival on the environment is due to the immersion of idols
made of Plaster of Paris into lakes, rivers and the sea. Traditionally, the idol was sculpted out of
mud taken from nearby one's home. After the festival, it was returned to the Earth by immersing
it in a nearby water body. This cycle was meant to represent the cycle of creation and
dissolution in Nature. However, as the production of Ganesh idols on a commercial basis grew,
the earthen or natural clay was replaced by Plaster of Paris. Plaster is a man-made material,
easier to mould, lighter and less expensive than clay. However, plaster is non-biodegradable,
and insoluble in water. Moreover, the chemical paints used to adorn these plaster idols
themselves contain heavy metals like mercury and cadmium, causing water pollution. Also, on
immersion, non-biodegradable accessories
that originally adorned the idol accumulate in
the layers of sand on the beach.
In Goa, the sale of Ganesh idols made from
Plaster of Paris (PoP) is banned by the State
Government. People are urged to buy
traditional clay idols made by artisans.
Recently there have been new initiatives
sponsored by some state governments to
produce clay Ganesha idols. Some artisan
also make use of other biodegradable
materials such as papier-mâché to create
Ganesh idols.
Almost every Goan village has at least one
artist, who is an expert in making clay idols of
Lord Ganesh. They begin their work well in
advance by bringing a special kind of clay and
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Ganesha Idol made from Paperat MarcelaGoa.
Ganesha Idol made from Musical Instrumentsat Marcela Goa
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then making it suitable to produce the idols, which are made manually using moulds and finally
painting them with attractive colours. Even during earlier time's only natural colours where
used, chemical colours were avoided. For each family, the size, even colour of the body of the
idol was usually determined by tradition. The idol was draped in costumes according to different
mythological legends. Of late, however, one finds some variations in the traditional costumes of
the Lord Ganesh reflecting the current trends. Whatever the form of the idol, a small clay
mouse, the vehicle of Lord Ganesh, is always seen near the idol.
The descriptions of Chavath reflected here can be witnessed in Goa almost everywhere
especially in village houses, a portion known as Padvi at the main entrance and inside hall is
called Vosri. This is a place for the installation of Ganpati. At the beginning this portion is
painted using lime. Due to the absence of a table a temporary platform was erected either by
using wooden planks or pieces of betel nut palm. The houses situated near the forest were
compelled to use the sticks of Karanv or Hudo, even wooden logs and the idol was installed
either facing the east or west.
Traditionally, a significant aspect of the Chavath is the Matoli; for which the frame of the
Ganesha at Marcela Goa.
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bamboo or beetle nut palm was used; it was hung in front of Lord Ganesh. Bunches of
cultivated and wild fruits are hung on this Matoli, all along with interspersed bunches of mango
leaves. Convention is observed particularly in the villages that no thread, other than the local
plant known as Kevni vaye is used to tie the fruits. The items like cucumbers, chibud, dudi,
torand (papanus), nirphanas - bread fruit, etc, and bunches of local fruits like ambade,
coconuts, shiptem (beetle nut), banana and wild fruit bunches like kanglam, phaglam, mattam,
etc, are the traditional adornments of the Matoli. While plucking fruits, even ambya talle - care is
taken that nothing should fall on the ground. One can also witness a very strange ritual followed
in Goa like a family that is childless will take Aangwan – a vow to Ganesh that if their wish is
fulfilled, they will tie the new born to the Matoli. The baby is tied by wrapping it in a piece of
cloth for a short time.
The last day of chavath in Goa looks somewhat like this where family turns out in the best
clothes and prepares to enjoy to the fullest even as the mind prepares to big adieu to Ganapati
by immersing the God into the waters at the end of the day. Till next year. The other tradition
unique that may be unique to Goa happens towards the end of the day. Each house in the
vaddo (a unit of the village) is visited by a group of singers comprised of a few people from
every Hindu household from the vaddo to sing Aarti for Ganesha with Ghumat (the traditional
drums) and other musical instruments and the people spend the afternoon preparing the prasad
and neatly distributing it into 50-60 portions to distribute later. Even after they have sung the
aartiyo so many times over, or perhaps because of that, the sheer energy they bring to the
singing fills the air with an electric pulse of joyful energy.
In Goa, the ritual of
singing the final aarti not
just with members of your
family but with the larger
family that is the village
community takes
relationships onto a new
platform. These are
people you may not know
very well, but in the
socio-economical
construct of the village,
they are your extended
support structure and a
certain level of interaction accompanied by the requisite dose of mutual respect is
expected. By dedicating a person or two from your home to join this group of singers,
villagers create a collective identity that extends into their lives, tying the community
together in an intangible manner. Yes, this group is a male group and this sort of
distinction between the duties of men and women is also a mark of the traditional
functioning of a Goan village that have remained intact through generations.
The Lord of Ecology, Lord of knowledge, Ganesha is in comes to our homes that brings
the joint family system is back, although for a few day, till Lord Ganesh is with us. The
past is recreated in these days. Traditional utensils, traditional clothes and traditional
ways of serving and eating food on the banana leaf or the patravall.After the guests
leave, the family brings
the idol of Ganapati into
the living room and dance
around Ganapati Bappa,
showering him with laayo
(puffed rice, considered
auspicious in most parts of
the country). And then
Ganapati Idol is taken for
the immersion to the
nearby river with the
sounds of firecrackers and
shouts of “Morya! Morya! Ganapati Bappa Morya!”
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Ganesha Scenery at Quepem, Goa
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Golden Heart Emporium Confident Book house, Behind Post office, Margao, Goa. Tel: 2732450
Boutique
InnovationsM G Road, Datta Prasad Building, Panaji, Goa. 2225666.
Eishitas CreationFor Silk Fabric, Indian Ethnic Wear, Sarees, Salwar Khamez & Gold plated Fashion Jewellery Shop No. 8, Indira Apts., Opp. Hotel Delmon, Dr. Caitano Albuquerque Rd., Panaji - 403 001 Tel: 0832-6650189
SosasE-245, Rua De Ourem, Panaji, Goa. Tel: 2228063.
SyneSt. Tome Street, Rua De Ourem, Panaji, Goa. Tel: 2453611, 9527611801.
VastraShop No.1, Indrapasta Bldg, Next to Dena Bank, Panaji, Goa. Tel: 2435213.
Wendel Rodricks Design Space158, Near Luis Gomes Garden Compounds , Panaj i , Goa. Te l : 2238177, 2420604.
Markets in Goa
Mapusa Market Mapusa, Goa. It's held every Friday. Starts at 8 am and continues till dusk. Items like fruits and vegetables to toddy kitchenware, clothes and accessories and stuffs of daily requirements are sold here by women from nearby villages.
Anjuna Flea MarketAnjuna, Goa. Held every Wednesday from October Items for sale include Tibetan, Kashmiri and Gujarati trinkets and handicrafts, jewellery (silver), European snacks, wooden crafts & carvings, beautiful wall hangings, musical instruments, bed covers, CDs with Goa Trance, artificial ornaments and t-shirts. Time: 9am to 6 pm
Mackeys' Saturday Nite BazaarOn the banks of Baga Beach, Goa Held from November till April Time: Every Saturday from 6 pm onwards till late n ight . I tems avai lable inc lude sunglasses, handicrafts, jewelry, bracelet, lamps, dresses, light metal figurines, sculptures.
The hotel provides Deluxe and Luxury rooms with Mediterranean design look, Ayurvedic Spa, Gym, Swimming pool, Multicuisine Restaurant, Pool side Bar and other modern Services. Come and experience Luxury with us.
V A C A T I O N
SOULSoul Vacation Resort & Spa.
4th ward, Colva Beach, Colva, Salcete, Goa. 403 708 Tel:. 91 0832 2788144, 2788147, 2788186, Fax: 0832 2788649
Email: [email protected], Website: www.soulvacation.in
Deluxe Room
Luxury Room
PoolsideCabana
health�&�fitness
Ayurveda Centre
ANHCChogm Road, Saligao, Calangute, Bardez, Goa. Tel. No.: 0091-832-2409275/ 2409036 2409127, Cell nos: 9325108506/08/10Web: www.healthandayurveda.com
Spa & Salons
Behind Domino's Pizza, Opp. Royal Heritage Resort, Naika-Vaddo, Calangute, Bardez, Goa. India-403516 Ph: 0091-832- 2277300,
(0)9423889377, 9422640071
Relax your body. Clam your mind. rejuvenate your soul
En VougeShop No 3-4, El Captain Centre, Feira Alto, Mapusa, Goa. Tel: 2254770.
Papillon The Beauty LoungeVirginkar Bhavan, Opp. Saraswat Bank, Margao. Tel: 6480106, 6480107.
Snip Salon & SpathPadmavati Towers 18 June Road,
Panaji Head Post Office. Tel: 2420898.
Bina Punjani Hair StudioMiramar, Panjim, Goa. Tel: 0832 2464442 / 7350444131 Everyday, 10 am to 9 pm except Mon. 10 min drive from Panjim Bus stand.
Perfect SolutionsBasement Manek Chambers, Opp. Municipal Garden, Next to Hindu Pharmacy, Panaji, Goa. 5 min drive from Panjim Bus Stand Perfect specialize in all beauty treatments like hand & foot care, facial, waxing, bleach, hair cut, hair coloring besides Botox, Thermage, Nomelan Peels & Hair treatment. All these facilities are provided under one roof by professionally trained therapists. Ph: 2222211 / 9552808808
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NUSI WOCKHARDT HOSPITALCuncolim, Salcete, Goa - 403 703
Email: [email protected]
Web:, www.wockhardthospitals.com
For�appointments�Call:�0832-6684888
NUSI WOCKHARDT HOSPITALCuncolim, Salcete, Goa - 403 703
Email: [email protected]
Web:, www.wockhardthospitals.com
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Organised Tours, ExcursionAccomodation & 24 hours
Car Rental
Off. Add. H.No. 427, Wadi, Candolim, Bardez - Goa. 430 515Email: [email protected] Website: www.saitravelsgoa.com
Mob.: 08698958658
Neomi's Hair & Beauty SalonNavelkar Legend, Nr Demphe College, Tel : 2461674 / 2462147 Open on all days 9.00 am- 9.00 pm Miramar, Goa 10 min walk from Miramar beach
Prism Classifeds
Art Gallaries
Alliance Francaise De Goa 37, Lake View Colony, Miramar, Panaji, Goa. Tel: 2462485.
Aquila Art GalleryE6/6, Cobra Vaddo, Baga Road, Calangute, Goa. Tel: 2276971.
Architectural Museum Salvador Do Mundo, Bardez, Goa. Tel: 0091-832-2410711.
Ashvek Vintage WorldShowroom 12/B, Goulloy, NH 17, Navem, Salcette, Goa. Tel: 2731312, 2730835.
AtticH. No. 69, Near Mount Carmel Chapel, K h a n a K h a za n a , M a p u s a . Te l : 2257931.
Big Foot LoutolimThe Big Foot Loutolim, Goa. Tel: 2777034, 2750401.
Archarological Museum Old Goa. Tel: 2285333.
Central LibraryInstitute Menezes Braganza, Next to Police Station, Panaji, Goa. Tel: 2425730, 2436327.
Gallery Boa ArteGama Building Dr. Domingo Roque Sousa Road, Panaji, Goa.Tel: 2221990.
Galeria CidadeCidade De Goa, Vainguinim Beach, Dona Paula Goa. Tel: 2454545.
Gallery GitanjaliPanaji Inn, E-212, 31st January Road, Fountainhas, Panaji Goa. Tel: 2227169, 2228135.
Goa State MuseumEDC Complex, Patto, Panaji, Goa. Tel: 2437306, 2437307.
Gallery YemaniaPaintaings, Ceramics & Artefacts, S/178 Sonarbhat, Verna. (Reis Magos). Goa: 2416930, 9822149281.
Goa Science CentreMarine Highway Miramar, Panaji, Goa. Tel: 2463426.
art�&�artifacts
Institute Menezes Braganza HallAbove Central Library Next to Police Station, Panaji, Goa. Tel: 2224143.
Kala AcademyKala Academy Campal, Panaji, Goa. Tel: 2223280/88/89
Kerkar Art ComplexG a u ra Wa d d o H o l id ay S t reet , Calangute, Goa. Tel: 2276017.
Moksa Art GalleryOpp. Orfil Hotel, Near Petrol Pump, Naika Vaddo, Calangute, Bardez, Goa. Tel: 9326717386.
Museum Of Blessed Joseph VazTel: 2550263, 2441572.
Naval Aviation MuseumDabolim Bogmalo Road Near Airport.
Pashmina HouseShop No 9, Cavelossim, Goa. Tel: 2871479.
Peace Cottage Fine Art GalleryBetalbatim, Between Taj Exotica and Hyatt. Tel: 2880692.
Picturesque Shop No.14, Praca de Commercio, Panaji, Goa. Tel: 2226159.
Pilar Seminary MyseumPilar Goa- North Goa. Tel: 2218521.
Ruchikas Art Gallery4th Floor, Casa lii Casa De Sol, Opp. Goa Marriott Resort, Panaji, Miramar, Goa. Tel: 2464001.
Shireen Mody33/1 Vigas Vaddo, Bardez, Arpora, Goa. Tel: 2276759.
S S Art GalleryN e a r M o r q u i s B e a c h R e s o r t , Candolim, Donda, Candolim, Goa. Tel: 9390876593.
The Fundacao Oriente in IndiaFilipe Neri Road, 175, Fountainhas, Panaji, Goa. Tel: 2436108, 2230728.
The Goa Archaeological MuseumNear KTC Bus Terminal, Panaji, Goa. Tel: 2437306.
The TreasureArossim Beach Road, P.O Cansaulim-Goa. Tel: 9822388558.
Xavier Centre Of Historical ResearchXavier centre of Historical Research, Porvorim, Goa. Tel: 2417772.
Ancestral GoaLotoulim Goa, 15 mins drive from Margao Taxi Stand. There are number of places to visit in the art gallery where one can see work done by local children and artists of state and national fame.
Mario GalleryArchitecture autonomous, H. No.: 674, Torda, Salvador-Do-Mundo, Bardez, Goa. Tel: 2410711/15/16, Mon-Fri, 9.00am to 5:30pm, The Mario Gallery is dedicatd to the work of Legendary Artist Mario De Miranda.
Houses Of GoaSalvador Do Mundo, Goa. 5 min drive from O'Coqueiro, Porvorim. Tue to Sun: 10.00am to 7:30pm, a unique arch. Museum on Houses of Goa by reputed Arc. Gerard De Cuhna.
Vintage Car MuseumNuvem, Salcete, Goa. 10 min drive from Margao Bus Stand. At the vintage Car Museum, one can see models such as Chevrolet Fleet Master that was popular in the 1930's in America as Mafia Staff Car, Mercedes Benz 1170 of 1939, Vintage which was actually used in the movie Sea Wolves, Morris Van Essex (1924), Ford V8, Peugeot 301, Austin 1928 and the Morris 8.
When you think of gifts, think of us!
Ceramic, Azulejos, Terracotta and FRP designs.
We specialize in souveniers, mementos and corporate gifts.
Casa Rocha, 31st January Road, Fontainhas,Panaji - Goa. Ph: (0832) 2220204.
+91-9552545889; +91-9823036417www.marcouartifacts.in
Email: [email protected]
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other�services
Car Rentals
Amcon Car Rentals2nd Floor, Patto Centre, EDC Complex, Patto Plaza, Panaji. Tel: 2438539.
Mark Services Car RentalsNear Holy Trinity Church, Benaulim, Salcette. Tel: 2770599.
Sai Leasure Travels Pvt. Ltd.H.NO. 427, Wadi Candolim, Bardez, Goa. 403 515 Tel: 9822124005
Vailankanni Car RentalsShpo No A-5, St. Joseph Apts, Camotim Caddo, Candol im, Bardez. Te l : 2489568.
Tours & Travels
Jet InternationalBorda Road, Borda, Margao-Goa. Tel: 2712938.
Mgm International TravelsSimplex Chambers, Umta Vaddo, Calangute. Tel: 2276073, 2276249.
Paramount HolidaysOpp. Domino's Pizza, Jcr Residency, Shop No.6, Calangute. Tel: 2497228.
Davidair International ServicesBetween Bob's Inn and Viva Goa Restaurant, Candolim- Calangute Main Road, Escrivao Vaddo, Candolim. Tel: 2277007, 2275003/4.
Pink PantherNext to Reinroy Studio, Coscar Building, Mapusa. Tel: 2263180.
Menezes Air Travel Pvt. Ltd.Behind Margao Municipality, Luis Miranda Road, Margao, Tel: 2704401, 2738392.
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Travco Holidays Pvt LtdOpp. Margao Municipal Building, International Travel Company, 6, Rangain Shopping Complex. Tel: 2713207-12, 9422057112.
Airsonic TravelsNext to EDC Building, 10, Rayu Chambers, Hs Road, Panaji. Tel: 2221448, 2420140.
Cox & Kings (India) Pvt. Ltd.No. 602, Citi-Centre, Patto Plaza, EDC Complex, Panaji. Tel: 2842609, 2436856-57.
Freedom Holidays Pvt. Ltd.Near Kadamba Main Bus Stand, Registered Office No.6, 3rd Floor, Patto Centre, Panaji. Tel: 2438320-21, 5643311.
Sita ChartersOpp. Hotel Delmon, 101, Rizvi Chambers, Caetano Alburquerque Road. Tel: 2220477, 2223134.
Thomas Cook India A l c o n C h a m b e r s , D a y a n a n d Bandodkar Marg. Tel: 2222536-7, 25642294.
Trade Wings LtdOpp. Don Bosco High School, 1st Floor, Naik Building, M G Road, Panaji. Tel: 2430746, 5641066.
Melo Tours202, B-5, Nova Civade Complex, Alto De Porvorim, Bardez. Tel: 5642920-22.
Adventure Sports
Adventure Water SportsShop No. AP/1, Reliance Park, Colva Margao Rd, Per-Seraulim, Colva-S a l c e t t e - G o a . Te l : 2 7 8 9 4 0 0 , 9823159639.
Atlantis Water SportsCalangute Beach, Below Villa Goesa Hotel. Tel: 9890047272.
Barracuda Diving IndiaSunvi l lage Resort, Arpora Hi l l , Calangute, North Goa, Panaji. Tel: 9823012025, 2275795.
Water Cruises
Water Splash CruisesModels Status, Blg #1, 4 Floor, Dona Paula, Goa INDIA. 403002 for sea loving guests with classy cruises. We offer honeymoon, sunset and sunrise cruises with champagne breakfast and chilled out parties in the high seas. Whatever the reason, call us for that different experience that will set your pulse racing as you lap up the beautiful G o a n C o a s t l i n e . M o b i l e : 0 8 8 8 8 8 6 4 3 4 7 , E m a i l : [email protected]
Movers & Packers
Agarwal Packers & Movers126/7, Ward No.2, Jaycee Nagar, Near St. Annie Church, Ponda. Tel: 2316769, 2317443.
Lynn Packers & Movers 2/S-6, Shantaben Housing Complex, Merces. Tel: 9822123967, 2448587.
Reliable Packers & MoversG-2, Monica Apts, Ground Floor, Airport Road, Chicalim, Vasco. Tel: 2541130, 9326717213.
Courses & Workshops
Alliance FrancaiseH.No: 46A, P.E Angnelo RD, Altinho. Tel: 2420049.
Sethu Centre Aleluia Menezes Bldg. #3, Altinho, Panaji.
Dance lllusionsConducted At Hotel La Paz, Vasco. Tel: 9823014397.
Cyrus Da Costa Dance ClassesSavordem, Margao. Tel: 2715960, 9921039537.
Cookery Bakery ClassesMargao. Tel: 2776035, 9370275702.
Jason & Sylvia Dance ClassesLas Viegas Danca Studio. Behind St. Michael Church, Taleigao.
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Prism Classifeds
Casino CarnivalEntertainment nights, Monday: Hindi Masala with Kutumb, Tuesday: Lehrein Live. Wednesday: Queen of Pop-Meramar, Thursday: Ghazal King Subhan Shah, Friday: Denzil & Trisca, Saturday: Music Mantra, Sunday Ghazal King Subhan ShahMobile: 88888 07256
Baywatch ResortSwimming Pool Gym, Theme Nights Business Centre Car Hire & Coach Services. Call: 0832 6697777
Splashdown Water ParkDo you want to get wet and have some water park fun?? Then come on over to Splashdown at Anjuna. Nothing beats the heat of Goa like a day at Splashdown. There's something here for everyone – from big kids to little ones - sun lovers to thrill seekers. Test your nerve on the Giant Slides. The ‘Awesome 3Some’ has an almost vertical drop, will you dare to push yourself off the top? The ‘Twister’ is seriously twisted, and the ‘Zoom Flume’ will see you clinging onto the edge of your tube. The TadPool is definitely geared towards a younger crowd, a perfect place for the little ones to enjoy a good old splash about. You won’t be able to tear kids off from the TadPool. It’s a really fun place for parents with less adventurous kids, but there are still some water flumes for you speed demons. The Family Flume may be short, but you’ll have to be daring! Or you can delve into the darkness of the Tigers Tail. Plus on the weekends you can shake a leg at the Aqua disco! If that sounds a bit too much like hard work then just kick back in the lounging pool and encounter a splashing dose of group therapy from Flippy the Fish. If a lazy afternoon on a sun-bed might be more to your liking then you can do that too, When you’ve worked up an appetite you can sink your teeth into one of ‘AQUA Resto-Bar’s juicy burgers or other lip smacking food. You can be sure the kids will sleep well after a day here.Contact: 0832 2273008, 9637424023, 9637424024. www.splashdowngoa.com Baga-Anjuna Main road, Anjuna Goa (near the Saturday Nite Market.)
Fiplee'sDine at This fine restaurant for the perfect ambience and meal. Retro-Pop to Night Club Genres! Dazzling sound & Visuals! – LOY DYLAN – To warm the Nite Followed by - DJ SILLIE.
Big Foot (9 am – 6 pm) Big Foot Children's Workshop and Art Camp Art and Drawing Competitions and Exhibitions Art Gallery Handicrafts Food Stalls The Nature Workshop, Call: 0832 2777034
Grand Hyatt BambolimEnjoy a Very special brunch of French Champagne over the most exquisite spread of over five different varieties of cuisines.Artescape-Resort Benaulim Yoga Classes From Friday, Dec 07, 2012 till Sunday, Mar 31, 2013 Everyday call: 9881568756
Radisson Blu Resort SalcetteRetro and All Time Hits with DJ Aggie From Tuesday, Dec 04, 2012 till Tuesday, May 28, 2013 Groovetonic EDM Night From Sunday, Dec 02, 2012 till Sunday, May 26,2013 Everyday 9:00 PM Onwards, Russian Ecstasy Nights From Wednesday, Dec 05, 2012 till Wednesday, May 29, 2013 Everyday 9:00 PM Onwards. Call: 0832-6726666
Fortune Select Regina CandolimSaturday with DJ Mahesh From Saturday, Dec 01, 2012 till Saturday, May 25, 2013 Everyday 9:00 PM to 1:00 AM. Call: 9552557621
Britto's,Baga BeachA place where delectable cuisines meet your taste buds. Have an entertaining evening with Rennie – One-Man Band. Tel: 227731
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Event Calendar
Casa GoaCobravado, Calangute, Bardez –Goa -403 516. India. Ph : 0832 2281048 Email:[email protected]
Club IANOSEvery day from 8pm onwards enjoy the best of the music with world cuisine prepared by the international chef with cocktails at the bar counter specially prepared by Lady bar tenders. Every Wednesday Ladies Light with unlimited premium alcohol for the Ladies. Visit Club IANOS to expedience the X factor.Calangute - Baga Road, Cobrawaddo Baga, Bardez - Goa. 403516Te l : + 9 1 8 8 8 8 6 6 2 2 4 4 / + 9 1 9 0 1 1 9 3 4 9 9 4Email: [email protected]: www.ianosgoa.com
Club West EndThe Dance Spirit of Goa Chogm Road, Saligao Tel: +99230210156
Little Italy Finest Italian food in Goa Gauravaddo, Calangute. Tel: 9158988721
Delhi Darbar,PanjimOne of Goa's best known Mughlai restaurants situated in panjim best known for serving mouthwatering Punjabi and Mughlai delicacies. It is also well known for its Chinese and Goan fare. Tel: 2222544
Living RoomThe Living Room is one such space. A place where you can just be yourself, in the company of your closest friends. The Living Room also sports an Indo-Arabian BBQ, Grill and Bar-Lounge called “Salaam” offering Indian and Arabic delicacies. our buddies.Vagator, Anjuna, Bardez, Goa – 403509 Ph.No: +01 832 227 3433 Fax No.: +91 832 227 4533 Mb.: +91 8308811645
Golden Tulip This hotel offers 47 rooms, meeting room, a multi-cuisine Restaurant – “Aqauatico”, an outdoor swimming pool, Gym, Spa, on-site banquet and conference facilities. 315 A/G-G5 & 315 B/Gl-G2, Baman Vaddo, Candolim, Bardez, Goa – 403 515 Tel.: +91 832 240 5800, Fax : +91 832 240 5899,
The O Hotel This is a beautiful resort hotel located at North Goa, which is popular for its beaches, spa, restaurants, nightclubs, parties, local night markets, relaxation having its quiet areas, also offers a wide range of activities.
The Park It offers 2 dining options and an outdoor swimming pool. Overlooking the city, stylish air-conditioned rooms come with white walls and furnishings. Each elegant room is equipped with a minibar, seating area and private bathroom. Toiletries, bathrobes and slippers are included. Currency exchange services are provided at the 24-hour
front desk. Available for all-day dining, the restaurant serves local and Western dishes.If you love the old music and wants to get involved in old memories then join every Friday Retro Night at The Park Holiday Street, Lane opposite Calangute Mall, Calangute, Goa 403 516 T: + 91 0832 2267600 F: +91 0832 2277600 M: +91 8888848125
Calangute GrandeCalangute Grande is the epitome of traditional Indian hospitality blended with world class services. Check-in and relax on your private balcony or on one of our open sun decks. offer various vegetarian options. Maddo Vaddo, Calangute, Bardez, Goa – 403516 Tel.No.: +91 (832) 2277100/2277101/2277102/6451790 Fax: +91 (832) 2277102
Deltin SuitesOur 36-cover multi-cuisine restaurant on the ground floor is open 24x7, including room service, to satisfy your taste-buds both before and after your casino visitsDeltin Suites offers a luxurious pool with a separate, safer one for children. Our F&B department offers poolside services so that you can soak in the Goan sun without having to leave the premises.Nerul – Candolim Road, Fadtewada, Nerul, Bardez, Goa- 403114 Landline: +91 -832-6710720
Goa Woodlands HotelMiguel Loyola Furtado Road, Opp. City Bus Stand,Margao (Goa), 403 601 India. Tel.: 0832 - 271552 (4lines) Fax: 0832-2738732 Email: [email protected] y a s h @ g o a w o o d l a n d s h o t e l . c o m W e b s i t e : www.goawoodlandshotel.com
Country Inn & SuitesPlot no-31, EDC Complex, patto plaza, Panjim Goa. India 403001 M :91- 8411004212 Ph.:91 832 6740000 Fax : 91 832 6740001 www.countryinns.com/ goapanjimin 1800-1800-456. Countryinns.com
Sevanta Salon & SpaRegd. Office : Shop No. 1/284 B, Gourawado, Calangute, Bardez-Goa Tel.: +91-6524999, Mob.: +91 8698225390 Email : [email protected], [email protected]
Heritage Village Club GoaArossim Beach, Arossim, Cansaulim, Goa – 403712. Tel.: +91-832-6694340, 2754956/60 Fax: +91-832-2754324. E-mail: [email protected] Website: selecthotels.co.in
Palms n SandsDando, Candolim, Bardez –Goa. Tel.: 0832-2479171 Email: [email protected]
Southern River Adventures & Sports Pvt. Ltd.Offers White water rafting services in association with GTDC at the Mhadei river 115, Borvanwaddo, Nachinola, Bardez, Goa 403508 Cell: +91 9623451758, Email : [email protected] www.southernriveradventures.com
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In another incident 22 primary students from a school in Ponda were rushed to a hospital after
they complained of stomach pain and vomiting after eating a mid-day meal, an education
department official said the students were eating a meal comprising vegetable and lentil curry at
the St. Joseph High School in Usgao in Ponda sub-district, 30 kilometres from Panaji.
In one more incident at least 19 students of a government-aided high school at Pernem taluka
in Goa fell ill after eating their mid-day meal, While a girl was hospitalised at a primary health
centre in Tuem, about 40 km from Panaji, the rest of the students of the Kamleshwar High
School were discharged after initial treatment, they said.
There are many such incidents which made Mid Day meal scheme grimy, parents lost their faith
on the system. Who is responsible this? Is Govt. doing any exercise to stop the malpractice by
the agencies providing the mid day meals? How the whole idea of providing the healthy and
hygienic food to children will become the reality? Through the means of this article we have put
forward some suggestion to the concern authorities to make this scheme safe and
healthy……….
thOn July 20 one of the leading local newspaper brought the news out of over 100 students who took ill in two separate mid-day meal outbreaks, according to the sources around 86 students studying in Shri Mallikaarjun High School at Canacona had fallen sick after consuming contaminated lunch. The contractor of the self help group (SHG) that provides mid-day meal to schools was arrested and his license was suspended, in second incident On Friday, around 23 students from St Joseph High School at Usgao were affected and hospitalized after eating mid-day meal prepared by another SHG.........................
M i d D a y Meal Scheme
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In Focus
Mid Day meal scheme is
intended to provide the
healthy food to the school
children especially of the low
middle class income group
families. This scheme is
implemented primarily in Govt.
Aided schools. It is the fact
that in recent days the takers
for this scheme are declining
due to the rampant cases of
the food poisoning to the
children from various schools
in Goa. Whatever is happening is not right specially when someone trying to play with the life of
innocent children due to the sheer negligence of some irresponsible agencies operating in Goa
providing this facility to the various schools in Goa.
The Goa Education department has decided take steps to introduce some changes in the mid-
day meal scheme following two major cases of food poisoning which were reported in Goa.
Chief Minister Manohar Parrikar, who holds the Education portfolio, has called a meeting of
representatives of Parent-Teacher Associations, self-help groups involved in preparation of
meals, and officials of related departments at Porvorim on July 24 to discuss the issue. Sources
said the scheme would be overhauled next month onwards. The changes would include
introduction of fruits and home-made chapattis which are least likely to cause food poisoning.
Goa State Education Development Corporation, a state-run body, would be the nodal agency
for implementation.
Goa College of Home Science has been asked to conduct a detailed study of the mid-day meal
scheme and suggest how it could be made safer for children. Mr. Parrikar had also announced
that food inspectors will be appointed to check the quality of meals served at schools.
Chief minister Manohar Parrikar also clarified that he will not suspend mid-day meal but revise
the system of meal distribution. While talking to the media persons, he said the modalities
would be finalised at a meeting scheduled on Wednesday, 24 July. He has convened a meeting
of department officials to review the mid-day meal scheme, after two incidents of food poisoning
occurred in Canacona and Usgao. “Usgao incident was more of a symptomatic nature than
actual food poisoning. But still it is a serious matter which needs review”, said Parrikar. He ruled
out the possibility of suspending the mid-day meal scheme till it is reviewed and new system is
laid down as it feeds 2.40 lakh students of Goa.
Regarding the price offered for mid-day meal, the chief minister said he has already doubled it
from Rs 2.60 to Rs 5.08 per meal. “The problem is that the contracts are then sub-contracted
and the food is sometimes cooked without maintaining proper hygiene”, he felt. Personally he
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opines that the mid-day meals should be managed by the respective schools with quality
checks and education department should finance it.
Chief Minister Manohar Parrikar met along with Director of Education Anil Powar and FDA
officials to review the mid-day meal scheme and the problems face by Self Help Groups. While
ordering a probe in the 7 SHG's that The Goan reported about and their pathetic conditions, the
CM announced that the mid-day meal will be completely revamped with stricter norms and
conditions.
“We will have continuous inspections and very strict norms for mid-day meals and keep a strict
vigil on SHG's attached to ADEI's and primary schools. While we will increase budgets and
rope in the FDA to keep check on these cooked meals,” stated Parrikar while addressing media
on the issue. Director Education Powar pointed that they have discussed difficulties faced by
SHG's and others and the funding factor
involved with mid- day meals while the
CM assured to come up with special
guidelines and totally revamp the
mid-day meal scheme.
Goa Government has also decided to
recruit food inspectors to check
the mid-day meal at schools before it is
served to students. The decision comes
in the backdrop of food poisoning
incident in a school at Canacona, where
100 students had taken ill after
partaking mid-day meal. "We will recruit
10-15 food inspectors who will
inspect the mid-day meal which is served
to students," Chief Minister Manohar
Parrikar said. They would be recruited by
Education Department, he added. To a query, Parrikar said it is not possible for the food, served
under a Government-sponsored scheme, to be transported to Food and Drugs Administration
lab in Panaji for checking from schools located in rural areas. The Chief Minister said process
was on to empanel new self-help groups to supply mid-day meal in schools.
There are also suggestions from responsible citizens to implementation of the outsourcing of
the supply of cooked meals under MDMS to Akshaya Patra Foundation, Bangalore, which is
already adopted by many states in India and considered to be highly reliable source of the
cooked food suppliers to the schools under MDMS, although the government is yet to consider
these suggestions. We hope that some permanent solution comes out soon in this issue
whereby no further damages done to the health of children and everybody gets healthy and
hygienic food under the Mid Day Meal Scheme……………
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Hon’ble CM Shri. Manohar Parrikar
ART - FURNITURE - HOME STYLE
Come find out:
Cobra Vaddo, Calangute-Baga Road, Bardez, Goa. 403 516
Tel: 0832-2281048 Email: [email protected]
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Ancient Indian history known
as the Sushruta Samhita is a Sanskrit
text on surgery. The work is attributed to
Sushruta, likely a historical physician of
6th century BCE Varanasi, although the
text as preserved dates to the 3rd or 4th
century C E. I t is one of three
foundational texts of Ayurveda (Indian
traditional medicine), alongside the
Charaka Samhita and the medical
portions of the Bower Manuscript. The
Sushruta Samhita contains 184
chapters and description of 1120
illnesses, 700 medicinal plants, 64
preparations from mineral sources and
57 preparations based on animal
sources. The text discusses surgical
techniques of making incisions,
probing, extraction of foreign bodies,
alkali and thermal cauterization, tooth
extraction, excisions, and trocars for draining abscess draining hydrocele and ascitic fluid, the
removal of the prostate gland, urethral stricture dilatation, vesiculolithotomy, hernia surgery,
caesarian section, management of haemorrhoids, fistulae, laparotomy and management of
intestinal obstruction, perforated intestines, and accidental perforation of the abdomen with
protrusion of omentum and the principles of fracture management, viz., traction, manipulation,
appositions and stabilization including some measures of rehabilitation and fitting of prosthetics. It
enumerates six types of dislocations, twelve varieties of fractures, and classification of the bones
and their reaction to the injuries, and gives a classification of eye diseases including cataract
surgery.
Although the trend of plastic surgery came to Indian medical practice in very recent years after
achieving the success in developed countries like America and Europe. About two decades back it
was reachable only to the richest people of the country and may be limited to some celebrities and
rich business tycoons but now it is accessible by the upper middle class groups of people in India.
All these became possible due to opening of state of art medical facilities in india. We have one such
Aesthetics In Surgery
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facility available in Goa by
Wo c k h a r d t H o s p i t a l s i n
Cuncolim.
Aesthetic Plastic Surgery refers
to surgical procedures that
represent a blend of art and
science. The word aesthetic
has been defined as "the
appreciation of beauty or good
taste". The word plastic is
derived from the Greek word
plastikos, meaning to mold or
shape. Aes the t ic P las t i c
Surgery refers to procedures
that are designed to reshape
normal structures of the body so that one's appearance and self esteem will be improved. Typically,
all Plastic Surgery procedures including reconstructive procedures have an aesthetic component
as restoring form and function are best accomplished when the surgeon has a true sense of what is
beautiful and therefore aesthetically pleasing.
Plastic surgery has two branches, cosmetic surgery and reconstructive plastic surgery. Cosmetic
surgery aims to improve the aesthetic appearance of a person, while plastic surgery may include
this, or just the reconstruction (reconstructive surgery). Reconstructive plastic surgery aims to
improve function; however, it may also involve trying to approximate normal appearance, but that is
not its primary function. Reconstructive plastic surgery is often referred as simply reconstructive
surgery. Some parts of the world completely separate cosmetic surgery and plastic surgery and
term cosmetic surgery as elective surgery, non-essential surgery, surgery which the patient
chooses to have; while plastic surgery is understood to mean surgery to reconstruct or improve
appearance after injury or illness.
Wockhardt in Goa is having India's Only Nationally Accredited Internationally Accepted Cosmetic
Surgery Unit which is also first of its kind in
Goa. Wockhardt Institute of Aesthetics at
Goa is the first Institute of its kind in the
country to be certified by NABH, which
specializes in providing end-to -end Services
for all cosmetic surgical and non-surgical
procedures in a comfortable and exclusive
environment. It is a dedicated state of the art
facility with the highest standards of Safety
and client confidentiality being maintained.
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The surgeons at the Wockhardt have extensive
experience and their Institute's medical staff is
very professional, helpful and supportive, so
are other members of their team, ensuring
utmost privacy and confidentiality. Their
facilities have a very cozy feeling to them, to
make this experience as pleasant as possible.
The doctors at Wockhardt Institute of
Aesthetics have experience in performing a
wide range of aesthetic surgery procedures.
Patients feel extremely comfortable in a situation where the doctor has been extremely
communicative about outcomes. At the Wockhardt Institute of Aesthetics, special care is taken to
make the patient as comfortable as possible before going forward with the procedure.
Aesthetic Procedures performed at the Wockhardt are Fore Head Reduction, Eye Brow Lift,
Blepharoplasty -Upper & Lower Lid, Molar Lift / Augmentation, Face Lift, Facial Implants -(Molar
Cheek, Chin), Rhinoplasty (Nose Job) Closed Method, Otopexy ( Ear Pinning), Lip Eversion,
Augmentation, Shaping, Under Eye Dark Circle Surgery, Neck Lift, Breast Surgery (Augmenation,
lift, Reduction), Tummy Tuck ( Abdominoplasty), Liposuction, Ultrasonic Sealer liposuction, Butt
Augmentation- Brazilian Butt Lift, Genital Enhancement Surgery ( Penile Implant, Lengthening,
Vaginoplasty Libiaplast, Hymenoplasty), Calf Implant, Hair Transplant, Laser Hair Removal & And
all body Contouring Surgeries
Besides these they also have other Non-Invasive Procedures which are used to treat problematic
areas of the face and body including sagging skin, cellulite, localized deposits of fat, skin
wrinkles, irregularities and blemishes, excess hair etc. At WIA we scientifically analyse your
skin with a diagnostic Derma Scan technology so that we can offer you evidence based treatment
with the best outcome possibility.
Different non surgical Aesthetics procedures done at WIA
include: Accent Laser Treatment, Botox, Chemical Peels,
Collagen Injections, Dermabrasion, Fractional Resurfacing
(Photothermolysis), Fraxel Laser Treatment, Hair
Removal, Laser Resurfacing, Laser Skin Tightening,
Lipodissolve Injections, Microdermabrasion, Scar Revision
& Repair, SmartLipo, Soft tissue augmentation and fillers and
many more.
If you have in mind to change your appearance aesthetically
then you can visit the nearest Wockhardt Hospital Aesthetics
Department and meet their expert team of doctors for
consultation.
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Gokarna is a small and remote holy town situated in Uttar Kanada, with four of India's most
secluded and pristine beaches nestled nearby. It draws both pious pilgrims and
hedonistic holiday makers with equal enthusiasm. Gokarna means Cow's Ear. It is
believed that Lord Shiva emerged from the ear of a cow (Prithvi, the Mother Earth) here. It is also
located at the ear-shaped confluence of two rivers Gangavali and Aghanashini. Legends in the
Sahyadri Khand of the Puranas indicate that the State of Kerala was reclaimed from the sea by the
Warrior-Sage Parashurama who came from the North (of the Vindhya ranges) after his wanderings,
in which he killed the Kshatriyas 21 times and threw his axe, the weapon by which he annihilated
the Kshatriyas, into the sea, to prevent the erosion of the land stretching from Gokarna to the
southernmost tip of India. Gokarna is also mentioned in the Shrimad Bhagavata Purana as being
the home of the two brothers Gokarna and Dhundhakari and the Bhagawat also gives details of the
differences in their temperament, nature and exploits. Travel to Gokarna to get a feel for what Goa
was like in its heyday, although time is limited as developers are already seeing the potential of this
area.
Gokarna is located in the state of Karnataka, journey by road takes around 3 to 4 hrs depending on
your speed. It's around 300 kilometers from Goa. The nearest airport is Dabolim, in Goa. From
there it's a four hour drive to Gorkana. Alternatively, trains on the Konkan railway stop at Gokarna
Road station, 15 minutes from town, as well as Kumta and Ankola stations, both around 25
kilometers (16 miles) from Gokarna. Gokarna is also well connected by bus from major cities such
as Madgaon in Goa, and Mangalore and Bangalore in Karnataka.
Gokarna experiences the southwest monsoon from June to August, following which the weather
becomes dry and sunny. The best time to visit Gokarna is from October until March, when the
Gokarna
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w e a t h e r i s w a r m a n d
pleasant with temperatures
ave rag ing 32 degrees
C e l s i u s ( 9 0 d e g r e e s
Fahrenheit). April and May
are hot summer months, and
the temperature easi ly
reaches 38 degrees Celsius
(100 degrees Fahrenheit)
then.
Gokarna's main attraction is
its beaches, where people
come to chill and soak up the
sun for months at a time. As
Gokarna is one of the most
sacred holy towns for Hindus
in south India, there are also
some important temples to
see. Unfortunately, they're
off limits to non-Hindus but
you can grab a glimpse
inside. The Mahabaleshwar
Temple houses a huge
lingam (symbol) of Lord
Shiva. Make sure you check out the huge chariots near the Ganpati Temple, which carry a Shiva
idol through the streets while people throw bananas at it for good luck during the Shivaratri Festival
in February/March.
Gokarna town has it's own beach that's popular with pilgrims. However, the beaches that are of
most interest to tourists are located one after another a short distance away. There are four of them
called Kudle Beach, Om Beach, Halfmoon Beach, and Paradise Beach. Each has its own appeal.
Om Beach is the most happening beach, and is the only one that's reachable by car or rickshaw.
The others are around a 20 minute hike away from each other through the hills and over rocks, or a
short boat ride away. The last beach, Paradise Beach, is not much more than a tiny protected cove
that's a patch of hippie paradise.
Gokarna town has plenty of hotels but they are characterless places. Instead, find yourself a basic
hut right on the beach. Om and Kudle beaches both have shacks offering accommodations, while
places also open on Paradise and Halfmoon beaches during the tourist season from November to
March. Namaste Cafe is a popular place to stay at Om Beach. Beach accommodation can be
difficult to come by in the peak months of December and January though. Many people are just
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happy with a hammock!
There are also a few new
luxury resorts in the area,
such as the Om Beach
Resort and SwaSwara to
cater for those who prefer
their comforts. The Om
B e a c h R e s o r t h a s a
traditional Ayurvedic center,
while Swaswara focuses on
y o g a a n d m e d i t a t i o n .
Bonfires, singing, guitars,
and drums are familiar parts
of Gokarna's nightlife. The
party scene in holy Gokarna
is kept in check by strict policing, although some beach parties do happen during the peak season.
Officially, alcohol is banned because of the town's religious significance but you won't have a
problem getting a cold beer on the beach. Care should be taken when walking between the
beaches at night in the dark, and it's best not to go alone. Swimming can also be dangerous as
some areas have strong currents.
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OLD GOA
Places of Interest
The name Old Goa was first used in the 1960s in the address of the Konkani monthly magazine, Dor Mhoineachi Rotti which was shifted to the Basilica of Bom Jesus in 1964. Postal letters were returned to the sender, as the name "Old Goa" was unknown then, according to then and long-time editor of the monthly, the great Goan historian late Padre Moreno de Souza, SJ.T h e p l a c e i s k n o w n a s Saibachem Goem (referring to St. Francis Xavier as Saib means Master), The city was founded in the 15th century as a port on the banks of the Mandovi river by the rulers of
the Bijapur Sultanate. The city was built to replace Govapuri, which lay a few kilometres to the south and had been used as a port by the Kadamba and Vijayanagar kings. Old Goa was the second capital after Bijapur of the rule of Adil Shahi Dynasty. It was surrounded by a moat and contained the Shah's palace, and his mosques and temples. The city was captured by the Portuguese, and was under Portuguese rule from 1510 as the administrative seat of Portuguese India. During the mid-16th century, the Portuguese colony of Goa, especially Velha Goa, was the center of Christianisation in the East. The city was evangelized by all religious orders, since all of them had their headquarters there. The population was roughly 200,000 by 1543. Malaria and cholera epidemics ravaged the city in the 17th century and it was largely abandoned; only having a remaining population of 1,500 in 1775. It was then that the viceroy moved to Panjim. It continued to be the de jure capital of Goa until 1843, when the capital was then shifted to Panjim (Ponnjê in Konkani, 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.Life in Old Goa, the principal city of the Portuguese eastern empire from 1510 until its abandonment in 1835, was anything but dull. Its rise was meteoric. Over the course of the century following the arrival of the Portuguese in Goa, the city became famous throughout the world. One Dutch visitor compared it with Amsterdam for the volume of its trade and wealth. However, its fall was just as swift, and eventually, plagued by epidemic after deadly epidemic – cholera, malaria and typhoid among them – the city was completely abandoned. Picture the scene. It's 1760, and you're lucky enough (and pious enough, given the dark penchants of the Inquisition) to be living in the most glorious city in all of Asia – the Rome of the East – filled with ornate cathedrals soaring at heights unimaginable to m o s t p e o p l e o n t h e subcontinent. Then, suddenly, disaster strikes. All around,
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people fall ill, eyes bleeding, m o u t h s f o a m i n g . Yo u r neighbors die in their dozens, and then your parents, your cousins, your friends. You rush to the cathedral to beg God for help, but the deaths continue. The smell of decay hangs heavy in the hot, breathless air.Today old Goa is just the remains of history. Old Goa contains churches affiliated to v a r i o u s c o n g r e g a t i o n s , including the Se Cathedral (the seat of the Archbishop of Goa), the Church of St. Francis of Assisi, the Church of S. Caetano, and notably, the Basilica of Bom Jesus which contains the relics of Saint Francis Xavier, which is celebrated every year on 3 December with novenas beginning on 24 November. The large palace of Adil Shah, surrounded by fort walls, towers and a moat was located here as well as many temples and mosques. Unfortunately none of these structures remain in existence today except for the ruins of the gateway to the palace. Afonso Albuquerque - the founder of Goa - built the first church here, that of Our Lady of the Rosary. He also built the Se Cathedral, the largest church in Asia, that took 80 years to complete. The construction of Churches continued at a fast pace and eventually there were some 12 huge and magnificent churches and monuments roughly in an area of one square kilometre in Old Goa.The city no longer bustles with crowds and trading people, but with a little imagination, you can picture the thriving city that used to be at the site. Early morning and late evening (till 5.30) are the best times to visit the site.
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The idea of starting the column legal forum was all together conceived keeping in mind the real use of this feature to its readers. But the feedback received from the readers' shows that in last three issues we have not done much of justice to this column though we have tried to
provide information to our readers but it seems that our readers want something more than the information and that is the actual help. And hence I have decided to write this column myself with the help of legal advisors in the respective field to make sure that we do not provide wrong information to our readers and to remain safe from the loopholes of Law.Legal issue is very complicated issue due to its technicalities which common men do not understand and there is where he makes mistakes and many a time lands into litigations. Litigations take its own route and law takes its own course in India, and the litigants go through mental and physical pressures. As we all know that the law is made for us, but it's not reachable by the common men. Everybody cannot afford it. Sometimes we lose everything to find that at the end we got nothing. The Indian Judiciary system is partly a continuation of the British legal system established by the English in the mid-19th century based on a typical hybrid legal system known as the Common Law System, in which customs, precedents and legislative are all components of the law. Some of contemporary Indian law shows substantial European and American influence. Various legislations first introduced by the British are still in effect in modified forms today. During the drafting of the Indian Constitution, laws from Ireland, the United States, Britain, and France were synthesized into a refined set of Indian laws. Indian laws also adhere to the United Nations guidelines on human rights law and the environmental law. Certain international trade laws, such as those on intellectual property, are also enforced in India.Indian family law is fairly complex, with each religion adhering to its own specific laws. In most states, registering of marriages and divorces is not compulsory. Separate laws govern Hindus, Muslims, Christians, Sikhs, and followers of other religions. The exception to this rule is in the state of Goa, where a uniform civil code is in place, in which all religions have a common law regarding marriages, divorces, and adoption.The Constitution of India is the supreme legal document of the country. There are various levels of judiciary in India – different types of courts, each with varying powers depending on the tier and jurisdiction bestowed upon them. They form a strict hierarchy of importance, in line with the order of the courts in which they sit, with the Supreme Court of India at the top, followed by High Courts of respective states with district judges sitting in District Courts and Magistrates of Second Class and Civil Judge (Junior Division) at the bottom. Courts hear criminal and civil cases, including disputes
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Legal Forum
by Rajesh Ghadge
between individuals and the government. The Indian judiciary is independent of the executive and legislative branches of government according to the Constitution.According to the World Bank, "although India's courts are notoriously inefficient, they at least comprise a functioning independent judiciary" A functioning judiciary is the guarantor of fairness and a powerful weapon against corruption. But people's experiences in fall far short of this ideal. Corruption in the judiciary goes beyond the bribing of judges. Court personnel are paid off to slow down or speed up a trial, or to make a complaint go away. Judges are also subject to pressure from above, with legislators or the executive using their power to influence the judiciary, starting with skewed appointment processes. Citizens are often unaware of their rights, or resigned, after so many negative experiences, to their fate before a corrupt court. Court efficiency is also crucial, as a serious backlog of cases creates opportunities for demanding unscheduled payments to fast-track a case.In India where litigation is a routine and courts are full of cases. The wait for justice is likely to be longest if you file a court case in Uttar Pradesh or Tamil Nadu. There are 10 lakh cases pending before the Allahabad high court followed by 4.7 lakh cases in Madras HC. The Allahabad HC suffers from the double whammy of having the highest number of vacancies of judges as well. Of the 262 judges required in the Supreme Court and HCs across the country, 74 vacancies are in Allahabad. Data given in response to an RTI application filed by Uttar Pradesh resident Kush Kalra showed that 43.22 lakh cases were pending before the country's high courts as on December 2011. Incidentally, the government in a Parliament reply had admitted that there were 3.2 crore cases pending before HCs and subordinate courts across the country last year.The law ministry said the total approved strength of 21 high courts and the Supreme Court was 895. There were 262 vacancies, led by Allahabad HC with 74 followed by 27 in Punjab and Haryana HC and 18 in Bombay HC. The SC has four vacancies for judges against an approved strength of 31 positions as on July 2012. Other states with high vacancies include Andhra Pradesh (16), Himachal Pradesh (13) and Delhi (12). Incidentally, the US has a total vacancy of 77 positions in all its courts including the courts of appeal, district courts and courts of international trade.The government recently approved setting up of 'National Mission for Justice Delivery and Legal Reforms' that is aimed at increasing access by reducing delays and arrears in the system and enhancing accountability through structural changes and by setting performance standards and capacities. However, the impact of this project is still to be effectively felt.Indian courts have large backlogs. For instance, the Delhi High Court has a backlog of 466 years according to its chief justice. This is despite the average processing time of 4 minutes and 55 seconds in the court. In instance of Uttam Nakate the case took two decades to solve a simple employment dispute. However it needs to be mentioned that the concept of backlogs doesn't describe the actual reason for so many cases lying in the courts. Rather the term "backlog" has been misused and the term "pendency" is the right word for describing the large number of cases pending in the courts today. As could be understood, the largest numbers of cases that are actually pending in the Indian Courts are that of minor Motor Vehicle Cases, petty crimes such as stealing, abusing, insult, slap, etc. It is an established fact which the Govt. of India accepts that there is 40% shortage of judicial staff. Opposition and ruling party's corrupt politicians profit from the delays in the system. In October 2012 the BBC reported on the case of Mohammed Idrees, a Pakistani who was held under Indian police control for approximately 13 years for overstaying his 15-day visa by 2–3 days after seeing his ill parents in 1999. Much of the 13 years was spent in prison waiting for a hearing, and more time was spent homeless or living with generous families. Both states denied him citizenship, leaving him stateless.On 12 January 2012, a Supreme Court bench said that people's faith in judiciary was decreasing at an alarming rate, posing a grave threat to constitutional and democratic governance of the country. It acknowledged some of the serious problems such as – Large number of vacancies in trial courts, Unwillingness of lawyers to become judges, Failure of the apex judiciary in filling vacant HC judges posts.Corruption is rampant in India's courts. According to Transparency International, judicial corruption in India is attributable to factors such as "delays in the disposal of cases, shortage of judges and complex procedures, all of which are exacerbated by a preponderance of new laws". Most disturbing is the fact that corruption has reached the highest judicial forum i.e. Supreme Court of India. Some notable cases include:In December 2009, noted social activist, campaigner for judicial accountability and a Supreme Court lawyer Prashant Bhushan in response to the notice of contempt issued by the Supreme Court (for his interview to a news magazine in which he had said, "out of the last 16 to 17 Chief Justices,
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half have been corrupt"), filed an affidavit standing by his earlier comments saying: "It is My Honest And Bonafide Perception". Later in September 2010, he submitted a supplementary affidavit in which he submitted evidence to back his allegations. In November 2010, former Law Minister, Shanti Bhushan echoed Prashant Bhushan's claim saying: “It is my firm belief that there is a lot of corruption in judiciary. I am saying the same thing which Prashant Bhushan had said. The question of apology does not arise. I will rather prefer to go to jail. The judiciary cannot be cleansed unless the matter is brought into the public domain”.In June 2011, a very widely respected former Chief Justice of India J. S. Verma echoed these views saying that "certain individuals with doubtful integrity were elevated within the higher judiciary" He cited the case of Justice M. M. Punchhi, whose impeachment had been sought by the campaign for judicial accountability. Justice Verma said he was willing to permit the allegations to be probed but the political executive refused to allow this. Justice Verma further explained, "Because the allegations, if proved, were serious and therefore they required to be investigated, so that one could know whether they were true or not." He acknowledged that Justice Punchhi was later elevated to CJI despite facing "serious allegations". Justice Verma also talked about another former CJI K G Balakrishnan's continuance as National Human Rights Commission chairman. Justice Verma said, "He should have demitted long back and if he doesn't do it voluntarily, the government should persuade him to do that, otherwise, proceed to do whatever can be done to see that he demits office."In November 2011, a former Supreme Court Justice Ruma Pal slammed the higher judiciary for what she called the seven sins. She listed the sins as: Turning a blind eye to the injudicious conduct of a colleague. – the complete distortion of the norm of judicial independence. Hypocrisy Secrecy – the fact that no aspect of judicial conduct including the appointment of judges to the High and Supreme Court is transparent. – meaning that very often SC judges lift Plagiarism and prolixitywhole passages from earlier decisions by their predecessors and do not acknowledge this – and use long-winded, verbose language. – wherein the higher judiciary has claimed Self Arrogance crass superiority and independence to mask their own indiscipline and transgression of norms and procedures. – whereby judges do not do their homework and arrive at Professional arrogance decisions of grave importance ignoring precedent or judicial principle. – wherein favors Nepotismare sought and dispensed by some judges for gratification of varying manner.The E-courts project was established in the year 2005.[19] According to the project, all the courts including taluk courts will get computerized. As per the project in 2008, all the District courts were initialized under the project. In 2010, all the District court were computerized. The entry of back log case has started. The IT department had one system officer and two system assistants in each court. They initiated the services in the Supreme Court in June 2011. The case lists and the judgments of most district courts are available in http://lobis.nic.in. in http://judis.nic.in is used to connect all High Courts and Supreme Court judgments and cause list. These websites are updated daily by a technical team. Now the establishment work is going on taluka courts.The project also includes producing witnesses through video conferencing. Filing cases, proceedings, and all other details will be in computers. Each district court contains 1 system officer and 2 system assistants. This technical manpower is involved in training the staff, updating web sites. This is a part of e-court project. The judicial service centres are available in all court campus. The Public as well as the advocates can walk in directly and ask for the case status, stage and next hearing dates. This service is provided for free. So that the public can know their case status for free. We will continue our efforts to provide help to the needy, you can write your suggestions and comments on this column on [email protected]
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Movie ReviewFilm : Dilli GangCast : Darshan Jariwala, Neena Kulkarni, Yashpal Sharma, Amir DalviDirector : Ashish TyagiGenre : DramaDuration : 1 hrs 34 min Rating : ***
Recently the trend started of a movies based on real life drama and people seems accepting it though it is not so much popular as Masala movies specially in India. The story of this movie is about the plight of senior citizens who feel lonely and unsafe in cities, after their children choose to settle abroad for better career opportunities. In fact there are numerous cases in India and its growing by the day specially in the metro like DelhiDilli gang delves into the day-to-day problems that ageing parents face today, after their ambitious children abandon them to focus on their high-paying jobs in other countries. Director Ashish Tyagi sheds light on a highly relevant topic for this modern day dilemma has been plaguing our society. While all parents want their children to be successful, they do not wish to be left alone, especially in old age. Law Minister Kapil Sibbal's poems add to the message, this film attempts to send across to all those children, who are too busy to notice that their parents need them.An elderly couple residing in Delhi (Nina Kulkarni, Darshan Jariwala) faces similar issue, when their son Ashish ( Amir Dalvi), who's based in Germany for business, rarely visits them. To add to their woes, is the rise in crimes committed against senior citizens in the capital. Cut to another track, we see a four-member-gang, who is perpetually on the lookout for senior citizens, whom they can rob and then kill. Sadly, the crime track is the least effective.Besides, the two tracks fail to blend easily. The family sub-plot is highly emotional and manages to touch your heart, thanks to Nina Kulkarni and Darshan Jariwala's heartrending performances, while the whole cop investigating the case and the criminals roaming around freely, in search of new targets or new 'mummy-papa' as they keep saying throughout the movie looks way too feeble.Overall, an ineffective execution fails to do justice to the good intent and solid performances. If you like watching the real life movies which is close to reality and away from fantasy then you must watch at least once.
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Music ReviewFilm : Ram LeelaDirector : Sanjay Leela BhansaliComposer : Sanjay Leela BhansaliSingers : Shreya Ghoshal, Aditya Narayan, Aditi Paul, Shail Hada, Arijit Singh, Osman Mir, Bhoomi TrivediMusic on : EROS MusicRating : ****
Sunjay Leela Bhansali movies are always has a great music and this may be the second movie that SLB has composed the music after his debut movie Guzaarish staring Hrithik Roshan and Aishwarya Rai Bachchan as music director. This year, Ram-Leela, almost makes you believe that Sanjay Leela Bhansali (SLB) has thoroughly enjoyed creating the music.Starting out with Ang Laga De, sung by Aditi Paul and Shail Hada, the track has a haunting quality that stays with you long after the song ends. Dhoop, sung by Shreya Ghoshal, is high on poetry with a tinge of pining. The playful Ishqyaun Dh ishqyaun , sung by Ad i t ya Narayan, feels like the 90s all over again, reminiscent of the campy chhed-chaad songs we used to hear back then. And one means that in a good way. There's a rock-like interlude in between, before it reverts to the folksy. Aditya impresses but he has to be prepared for comparisons with his father, given that he sounds so much like Udit in parts.Laal Ishq, sung by Arijit Singh, is one of those tracks that seem situational and moody, but has a for-all-times quality. The instrumentation on this one is top-notch. Lahu Munh Lag Gaya, sung by Shail Hada, is as Gujju as it gets, with the chorus getting us all nostalgic about Hum Dil De Chuke Sanam's Aankhon Ki Gustakhiyaan. The arrangement is decidedly different, but the essence still lingers.Aditi Paul returns with Osman Mir, on Mor Bani Thanghat Kare, with words originally penned by Rabindranath Tagore. While it works for the most part, the instrumentation in the middle lets it down. Nagada Sang Dhol, sung by Shreya Ghoshal and Osman Mir, is a treat to listen to, but could well do without the hark-back to Dholi Taro.... Shail returns to solo singing duty with Poore Chand, and it's easy to see why.Another sentimental track, you have to be in the mood to listen to it. Ram Chahe Leela has Bhoomi Trivedi rip into a track that sees SLB at his least derivative. With lyrics (by Siddharth-Garima) like "inka funda toh simple, goli maare to panga, aankh maaro toh pyaar" it's easy to not take it seriously, but it's a powerful track that has to be listened to, to be believed.Tattad Tattad, sung by Aditya Narayan, is a cracker of a track, far more contemporary than its companions on this soundtrack. With folk and classical influences and doses of the familiar and surprising, Ram-Leela's an interesting mix.
