Goa ppt

This presentation provides with the just of the culture, geography, history and tourism of the Indian state of GOA.

1. THE TABLEAU OF …GOA…

2. Renowned for its beaches, places of worship and world heritage architecture, Goa is visited by large numbers of international and domestic tourists each year. It also has rich flora and fauna, owing to its location on the Western Ghats range, which is classified as a biodiversity hotspot. Panaji  is the state's capital, while Vasco da Gama is the largest city. The historic city of  Margao  still exhibits the cultural influence of the Portuguese, who first landed in the early 16th century as merchants and conquered it soon thereafter. Goa ….

3. Location & Size Goa is a state located in the western region of India. I t is bounded by the state of Maharashtra to the north, and by Karnataka to the east and south, while the Arabian Sea forms its western coast. It is India's smallest state by area and the fourth smallest by population.

4. Latitudinal & Longitudinal Extent Latitudinal extent: 14°53' and 15°40'N Longitudinal extent: 73°40' and 74°20‘E

5. *Goa features a tropical monsoon climate under the Köppen climate classification. CLIMATE ! *Goa, being in the tropical zone and near the Arabian Sea, has a hot and humid climate for most of the year.

6. HISTORY Goa’s history goes back to 20,000-30,000 years Ancient name was “ Rewti Dweep ” Inhabited and ruled by the Sumerians around 2200 BC, Goa has been ruled by several other rulers which included Ashoka – The Great as well. In 1312, Goa came under the governance of Delhi Sultanate.

7. In 1510, the Portuguese established a permanent settlement in Goa. On 19 December 1961, the Indian Army took Goa and Daman and Diu from the Portuguese. Goa was initially declared a Union Territory. However, on May 30 1987, Goa was made India’s twenty-fifth state.

8. Tourism East meets West in this sun-soaked state, where Indian culture intertwines with Portuguese influences left over from a 500-year occupation. The beaches have long served as a magnet for serene hedonists. To the north, the tourist-centric scene is prevalent, with an international flair that is now skewing more hip than hippie. Travel south for stretches of unspoiled sand and an escape from large resorts. Temples, mosques and wildlife sanctuaries provide diversions from the beach.

9. New Year Carnival Holi Shimgo Bonderam San Joao Easter Janmashtami Ramzan -Id Ganesh Chaturthi Navratri Diwali Bakri -Id Old Goan Feast Paniim / Margoa Feast Christmas Festivals of GOA Festivals are an integral part of the Goan way of life. Every little hamlet has some tiny Temple or Church having a special annual Zatra or a feast. An outstanding aspect of life in Goa is its unbroken tradition of harmony.

10. Bonderam Festival The Bonderam festival is light-hearted harking back to the animosity that existed between two wards of a village during the Portuguese era. Feast of Three Kings The Feast of Three Kings, also known as the Festa dos Reis or the Holy Epiphany, is celebrated in many parts of Goa but the most colorful ones are held in the Reis Magos church in Verem and the chapel of Our Lady of Cures in Cansaulim . Goa Carnival Largely a legacy of the Portuguese era, the Goa carnival has transcended the confines of its religious roots.  Shigmo One of the most colorful festivals in Goa, Shigmo is celebrated by the Hindu majority with joyous festivities and elaborate parades. On the eve of Shigmo, usually observed in the month of March, a fiesta of color and rich cultural heritage unfolds across the length and breadth of Goa.

11. Rivers The biggest rivers are Sal, Tiracol , Chapora , Baga , Mandovi , Zuari , Saleri , Talpona , Galgibaga . Among them only basins of the rivers Mandovi and Zuari occupy the area of 2553 square kilometers that makes about 70% of the general geographical zone of Goa. The navigable rivers of Goa with a general length of 253 km are the main blood vessels of the state and the integral part of its life.

12. GOAN CUISINES Goan Cuisine

13. Rice with fish curry is the staple diet in Goa. Goan cuisine is famous for its rich variety of fish dishes cooked with elaborate recipes. Coconut and coconut oil are widely used in Goan cooking along with  chili peppers, spices, and vinegar giving the food a unique flavour.   Khatkhate is a very popular dish during the celebrations The most popular alcoholic beverage in Goa is ‘ caju   feni ’ or ‘cashew feni ’.

14. Folk Songs Banvarh is a mourning song. Deknni is a song which originated in B Bardez , Illhas & Salcete . Dhalo is a wedding song. Dulphod is a dance song. Launim is a religious song. Mando is a dance song. Palnnam is a cradle song. Talgarhi is a Gaudde song. Traditional Goan art forms are Dekhnni , Fugdi , Corridinho , Mando , Dulpod and Fado . Goan Hindus are very fond of Natak , Bhajan and Kirtan . Many famous Indian Classical singers hail from Goa, including Kishori Amonkar , Kesarbai Kerkar , Jitendra Abhisheki and Pandit Prabhakar Karekar . Dance & Music

15. Natak, Tiatr and Zagor are the chief forms of Goa's traditional performance arts. Other forms are Ranmale, Dashavatari, Kalo, Goulankala, Lalit, Kala and Rathkala.[citation needed] Stories from the Ramayana and the Mahabharata along with more modern social subjects are narrated with song and dance. T heatre

16. According to the 2011 census, in a population of 1,458,545 people, 66.% were Hindu, 26.5% were Christian, 8.3% were Muslim. Smaller minorities of about 0.1% each followed Sikhism, Buddhism, or Jainism. Religions

17. TRANSPORTATION S

18. AIRPORTS Goa International Airport  , more commonly known as  Dabolim Airport, is an international airport located in the city of  Dabolim in Goa, India. It is the only airport in the state and operates as a civil enclave in a  military airbase named INS Hansa . The airport caters to scheduled domestic and international air services . Goa has scheduled international connections to Doha, Dubai,  Sharjah  and Kuwait in the Middle East by airlines like Air Arabia,  Air India ,  GoAir , Indigo,  SpiceJet , Jet Airways, JetKonnect and Qatar Airways.

19. # Code Station Name State Place 1 CNO Canacona GOA Canacona 2 PERN Pernem GOA Pernem 3 VSG Vasco da Gama GOA Vasco da Gama 4 THVM Thivim GOA Thivim 5 KRMI Karmali Railway Station GOA Karmali Railway Station 6 SVM Sanverdam Chuch GOA Sanverdam Chuch 7 QLM Kulem GOA Kulem 8 MAO Madgaon GOA Madgaon RAILWAY STATIONS

20. TRANSPORTATION BY ROAD Goa's public transport largely consists of privately operated buses linking the major towns to rural areas. Government-run buses, maintained by the  Kadamba Transport Corporation Goa has four National Highways passing through it. NH-66 NH-4A NH-366 NH-566

21. The Mormugao harbour near the city of Vasco Panjim , which is on the banks of the Mandovi , has a minor port, which used to handle passenger  steamers between Goa and Mumbai till the late 1980s. There was also a short-lived catamaran service linking Mumbai and Panaji operated by Damania Shipping in the 1990s. SEA

22. A Perfect Holiday Destination

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