A modern serenade: Daniel, the harp and the sounds of Goa
KATHERINE MANUELIf you have scrolled through Instagram reels over the course of a few weeks and your For You page is musically inclined, there is a chance you have stumbled across the heavenly sounds of a harp to the tune of the Konkani
Hartalika & Chavath: A celebration of traditions
Ganesh Chaturthi, or more popularly Goa’s Chavath, is home to various traditions that have been followed for generations. From fasting on the previous day of Hartalika to some families observing it as ‘Tay’ with the traditional pudi, the rituals vary across Goan households. While the customs may differ, they carry...
Chaturthi blessings through Vastushashtra
AGNELO PIRES Ganesh Chaturthi is an exuberant unique festival celebrated in Goa, Maharashtra, Karnataka and other regions in India with much pomp and gayety. According to Hindu religion Lord Ganesha symbolizes supreme wisdom, intellect and removal o
Five ‘don’ts’ of Ganpati: The stories behind the rules we grew up hearing
“Don’t look at the moon.” “Someone has to stay home with Bappa.” Chaturthi has always come with its own set of instructions, many of which were handed down to us long before we were old enough to understand why. As children, most of us followed these instructions. Ask why, however,...
Bob's Banter: Stop carrying the load yourself..!
Robert Clements“I cannot carry this anymore, Bob,” said a reader who phoned me.Her voice s
