Goan Festivals
Goa's calendar is filled with Hindu, Christian and cultural festivals celebrated throughout the year. Select a festival below to learn about its origins and how it's celebrated.
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Add to This PageHindu Festivals
Ratha Saptami
January–February
Gudi Padwa
March–April
Shigmo
March
Igitun Chalne
May
Ganesh Chaturthi (Chavath)
August–September
Diwali
October–November
Narkasur
October–November
Christian Festivals
Feast of the Three Kings
6 January
Easter
March–April
Sao Joao
24 June
Novidade
August
Christmas
25 December
Feast of Our Lady of the Immaculate Conception
8 December
Feast of St. Francis Xavier
3 December
Cultural Festivals
Goa Carnival
February–March
Grape Escapade
February
Sangodd
June–August
Bonderam
August
Chikhal Kalo
August
Zagor
November–December
Festival descriptions are sourced from Wikipedia, available under the CC BY-SA 4.0 licence.
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