Goa State Museum and Panjim Tour Destination

Goa State Museum is situated in Panaji city, north Goa district. It was established in June 18, 1996. The museum now has approx 8000 articles to show to visitors which include wooden articles, bronzes articles, paintings, rare coins, stone sculptures and anthropological articles. The museum also has Hindu and Jain religions related objects to display. The museum has now 14th galleries to show objects which are Geology Gallery, Natural Heritage of Goa Gallery, Menezes Braganza Gallery, Numismatics Gallery, Cultural Anthropology, Banerji Art Gallery, Christian Art Gallery and Sculpture Gallery.

How can reach:- Tourists can easily access Goa State Museum by road, air and train from all Indian main cities. The Goa State Museum is well connected by national highway – 17. It is located in capital of the Goa state Panjim city. It is just 35 kilometers far from main railway station Margao city. Its distance from Dabolim international airport is 26 kilometers only.

Nearest Tourist attraction: the Goa State Museum nearest attractions is Churches, High COurt Complex, Maruti Temple, Miramar Beach, Dona Paula beach, Kala Academy, Goa Science Centre and Planetarium, Gallery Gitanjali and Dr. Salim Ali Bird Sanctuary.

Goa tour holidays is a better idea to explore Goa’s tourists places which includes natural wildlife sanctuaries, hundreds years old forts, hundreds years old UNESCO world heritage site old Goa city churches, hundreds years old temples, naval aviation museums and wonderful water sports on beaches.

Goa Tour Destination to Explore Temples

Goa is only two district state which smallest state of the India country. Goa state has 67% Hindu and 24% Christian religion people.  Goa state was colony of the Portuguese from 1510 to 1961. So Goa state has lots of churches and temples. Goa state also is famous for its hundreds years old temples. Its some most important temples are Mahadev Temple, Tambdi Surla, Mangueshi Temple, Mandodari temple, Vijaydurga temple, Vimleshwar temple, Shree Mahalasa, Shree Betal temple, Kamakshi temple, Parshuram Temple and Bhagvati temple.

Mahadev Temple, Tambdi Surla: It is an oldest temple of the Goa state which was built in 12th century by Hemdari which was minister of the King Ramachandra. This temple is dedicated to lord Shiva. It is located near of the Tambdi Surla in Bhagwan Mahaveer Sanctuary and Mollem National Park. It is just 65 kilometers far from Panaji city capital of the state in south Goa district. This temple was survived from invader of the Portuguese because it located in remote forest area. Daily several people come visit it from all over world.

Mangueshi Temple:  Shri Mangeshi temple is placed in Mangeshi village in Ponda taluk, north Goa district which is just 21 kilometers far from Panaji capital city. Temple is dedicated to Lord Shiva. Orilnal temple was destroyed by Portuguese in 1543 which was located in Kushasthali Cortalim village. New present teple is built by Maratha ruler in 1890 at Mangeshi village.

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Goa Christmas and New Year Tour Destination

Goa is a nice tour destination which is a smallest state of the India country. Goa was a part of the Portuguese country colony from 1510 to 1961 approx 451 years. Goa state has mix cultural activities because Goa state has 65% Hindu and 24% Catholic Christian. Christmas and New Year are the most important festivals of the Goa state because lots of people collect from all worldwide to celebrate New Year and Christmas. 

Christmas: It is a most important festival of the Goa state because Goa state has approx 24% Catholic Christian religion people. Lots of tourists also collect to celebrate Christian from worldwide countries. Every year this festival celebrates on 25th December. Actually this is a day of the birthday of the Jesus Christ. People clean their houses and wear new clothes. They also distribute sweets and gifts to relatives and friends. People go to church and pray to God.

New Year: It is the day of begins of the New Year calendar. People celebrate this event with full of enthusiasm and enjoyment. This day celebrate on 1st January of the every year.  People collect in Goa state to celebrate this festival from not only India but also all over world. New Year celebration period Goa’s approx all hotels accommodation booked. It is a prime period of the tourists in Goa state.

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Goa Cities Tour Travel Destination

Goa is a smallest and beautiful state of the India territory. It has only two district North Goa and South Goa. Goa state spread in 3,702 kilo meters area land. Goa state one side touched with Arabian Sea, second side touched with Maharashtra and third side touched with Karnataka. It has three big cities which are Vasco da Gama, Margaon and Panaji. 

Vasco da Gama:  It is a largest city of the Goa state. It was established in 1543 by Portuguese ruler. It is located at the western coast of the Goa, south Goa district on the name of Portuguese explorer Vasco da Gama. This city is just 30 kilometers far from Panaji capital of the Goa. Dabolim Airport international airport is just 5 kilometers from Vasco da Gama city. This city has many tourist attractions like Bogmalo Beach, 400 years old St. Andrew's Church and India's Naval Aviation Museum.

 Margao: It is a second largest populated city of the Goa state. It is also called cultural and commercial capital of the Goa state. Margaon is just 33 kilometers far from Panajim city capital of the Goa state. Margaon tourist attractions are Holy Spirit Church, Old Market, Margao City Hall, Margao Municipal Park, Piple Katta Mandir and Goa's biggest sports stadium.

 Panaji: It is also called Panajim in English. It is a political and administrative capital of the Goa state. This city is located at the bank of the Mandovi River. It main tourist attractions are Salim Ali Bird Sanctuary, Dona Paula beach, Goa Medical College etc.

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Tour Destination to Explore Goa Museums

Goa state has thousands years old history which also includes 450 ruler periods of the Portuguese colonial along with Indian ancient rule period. Goa state has several museums which show Goa's old age history things. Some most famous museums are the following.

Goa State Museum: It was established in 1960 which located at Panjim city of the Goa state. Museum has approx 8,000 artifacts to display. Museum has carvings, stone sculptures, wooden objects, bronzes, paintings, manuscripts, rare coins, numismatic collection, and anthropological objects.

Naval Aviation Museum: It was established in October 12, 1998 which located at Bogmalo town which is just 6 kilometers far from Vasco da Gama. This is an only one Naval Aviation Museum in the entire continent of Asia. Museum has divided two main parts which includes two-storey indoor gallery and outdoor exhibit. Museum charge 20 Rupees for per adults and its timing is all days from 10:00am – 5:00pm.

Goa Science Centre: It was established on December 19, 2001 which located New Marine Highway, Miramar, Panjim city. It is a division of the National Council of Science Museums (NCSM). It is spread in 5 acres area land. Museum has big outdoor park complex which has huge green lawns and flowers.

Archaeological Museum and Portrait Gallery: It is located at Velha (Old) Goa city. It is run by 

Archaeological Survey of India. It is located at convent section of the Church of St. Francis of Assisi church.

 Museum of Christian Art: It was established in 1994 which located at Convent of Santa Monica, old Goa city. It is an only unique museum of the Christian religion related art. Its open timing is 9.30 am to 5 pm on all days.

Goa travel tour destination is a best idea to explore Goa beaches, museum, forts, churches, temples, wildlife sanctuaries and modern activities.

Goa Cultural Activities Holidays Tour Destination

Goa is a beautiful and smallest state of the India territory. It is located at western coast of the India. Its 125 kilometers border touched with Arabic sea. Goa state was the colony of the Portuguese country from 1510 to 1961. So, Goa state has mix cultural of the European and Indian. 

Goa’s people celebrate different types of the festivals which includes many religion festivals. Some most popular social cultural activities festivals are the following.

Diwali: It is a most popular festival of the Goa state because 67% population is Hindu religion related. People celebrate Diwali with full enjoy and enthusiasm. People wear new clothes and distribute sweets to relatives and friends and décor all home with light and flowers. 

Holi: It is a festival of the colours and love. People play with colours with friends and relatives.  People celebrate this festival with full enjoyment. This festival comes in March month in every year. According Hindu calendar this day comes on the Phalguna Purnima (Full Moon).

Christmas: It is lovely festival of the Goa state. Goa’s 27% people are Christian religion related people.  This festival celebrates every year on 25^th December. People wear new clothes this day and distribute sweets. They go to churches and prayers of the God.

New years: It is a festival of the full enthusiasm and enjoyment. People start New Year with different types like celebrate in pubs, dance bars and hotels parties.

Good Friday: It is Christian religion related festival. Actually this is the death anniversary of the Jesus Christ. People celebrate this festival by remember of the Jesus Christ. They go in churches and players to God.

Goa is beautiful and most famous tourist place in India. Tanu Travels offer Goa holiday travel to participate Goa cultural activities.