Sprightly Goa - The Pearl Of The Orient

SPRIGHTLY GOA - THE PEARL OF THE ORIENT

#SprightlyGoa

#SprightlyGoa - The Pearl of the Orient, is the smallest State in India. The tiny State is located in the Western Part - Western Coastal Region of the Indian Peninsula and bordered by Maharashtra to the North, Karnataka to the East and South and the Arabian Sea to the West. The City of Panji (Panjim), the place for walking, eating well, enjoying the peace of the afternoon siesta, and meeting real Goans, is the Capital City of Goa. The City of Vasco-Da-Gama is the Largest City of Goa, and Margao is the Cultural and Commercial Capital of Goa. 

#SprightlyGoa, the blend of Indian and Portuguese Culture, flaunts its tangible heritage each passing second. #SprightlyGoa is a meeting point of religions and cultures of East and West. #SprightlyGoa is the home to World Heritage listed architecture which includes Forts, Churches, Temples and Caves. The Forts of #SprightlyGoa are the Living Proofs of contrasting times. These magnificient structures that were once meant to repel enemies are today welcoming one and all. Some of the world famous ones are Our Lady of the Immaculate Conception - Church - Panjim, Fort Aguada - Sinquerim, Tiracol Fort, Church of St. Francis of Assisi, and many ore. Religion and Spiritualism in #SprightlyGoa is a blend of faith including sects of Hinduism, Christianity and Islam. The Holy Shrines of these diverse sects are the place of pilgrimage. 

#SprightlyGoa features rich diversity of Flora and Fauna which includes tropical wet evergreen forests, tropical moist deciduous and semi evergreen forests cover. The hilly regions of the Western Ghats in the East, the midland region with its plateaus and low-lying river basins with the Coastal Plains in the West are the part of these diverse Flora and Fauna. Goa is well known on the world ornithology circuit as it has more than 400 bird species. Goa's rich and diverse wildlife includes Leopards, Monkeys, Deer, Leopard Cats, Indian Civet, Gaur or Indian Bison, Sloth Bears, Indian Porcupines, Slender Loris, Wild Boar and the Mongoose and many more. These natural Habitats, which are home to wild life inhabitants, are declared as National Parks and Sanctuaries towards the conservation of the species for the tourists in search of Natural Habitat and WildLife. Badla WildLife Sanctuary, Bhagwaan Mahaveer WildLife Sanctuary, Salim Ali Bird Sanctuary, Netravali WildLife Sanctuary, Mollem National Park are some of the few National Parks and WildLife Sanctuaries of #SprightlyGoa

The Natural #Sprightly Goa is defined by Sun-Kissed Sandy Beaches stretching from North Goa to South Goa, Lush Green Hills, Waterfalls, Creeks, Green Coconut Grooves, Spice Plantations and many more scenic and exciting places. 

#SprightlyGoa's Art Forms are as colorful as the Land itself. The colorful handicrafts are amongst the prime attractions of Goa. Simple yet beautiful Brass Work, Intricate Wood Carving, Bamboo Craft, Terracotta Pottery, Seashell Craft, Embroidery, Crochet, Jute Macram, Fibre Tone Carving, Batik Prints, Coconut Carving, Fabric Collage, Cotton Dolls, Coir Products, Soft toys, Metal Embossing, Wooden Tapestry and Artistic Weaving and many more. These Handcraft preparation techniques, though generations old, still surprises the modern techniques with its simplicity and beauty. 

Goan Festivals are a Unique and Harmonious Blend of Cultural Confluence. The Colorful festivals of #SprightlyGoa are celebrated with deep fervour. Grand Processions of Dancing and Singing People, wearing bright attires, fills the environment with Vibrant Energy. 

Goan Cuisine is also a blend of Eastern and Western Culture. Goan Food is a great fusion of typical Hindu Cuisine with Portuguese Flavors. The Goan Cuisine is incomplete without Fish. 

Goa is much more than just Sands, Seas & Sun. It has a soul which goes deep into unique history, rich blend of eastern and western culture and some of the prettiest natural scenery. Having been the meeting point of races, religions and cultures of East and West over the centuries, Goa has a multi-hued and distinctive life style quite different from the rest of India.