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Babu for ‘ghumot’ as state musical instrument

Tourism Minister Manohar "Babu" Ajgaonkar has called for the traditional percussion instrument the unassuming "Ghumot" to be declared a state music instrument.

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"I will impress on the government to declare the Ghumot, the traditional folk musical instrument, as a State instrument which is unique to Goa and used during various festivals across religious lines. The beats of the Ghumot resonate and adds rhythm to Goan traditions be it an aarti, folk songs etc." Ajgaonkar said in a statement released on the eve of Ganesh Chaturthi a festival in which the instrument is widely used.
"Some of the key locations where the ethnic Ganesh Sarvajanik celebrations have become an attraction will be promoted widely by the Department of Tourism on all platforms," Ajgaonkar added.
Ajgaonkar in his message sought to emphasize on eco-friendly Ganesh Chaturthi celebrations with sculpted idols from clay and decorations plastic free.
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Canconkars rush for last minute purchases

People in Canacona on Thursday rushed to make last minute purchases for Ganesh festival, while a large number of hilly growers sold Matoli items along the highway road.

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Published Aug 25, 2017, 11:01 PM IST
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Canconkars rush for last minute purchases

CANACONAIn fact, hordes of wild fruits and other items used by Ganesh celebrants to make Matoli were offered for sale at various pockets along the NH17 from Padi to Gulem, with several motorists making halts to make purchases. The special Matoli bazaar annually arranged at Chaudi outside KTC bus stand did not deter the vendors to brave rains, as hundreds of people purchased different items. The Canacona weekly bazaar was pre-poned by two days and filled the surrounding…

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