GOA EXPLORED-SHIGMOSTAV

Hi again

after the celebrations of glamorous Goa Carnival what follows is something similar Shigmostav of Goa.history shows link between the Shigmostav & the spring festival celebrations of warrior tribe of Maratha's who once ruled Goa for small time.Shimgostav is integral part of the holi or the festival of colour celebrated all over India.

Float Parade is main feature of Shigmostav & like Goa Carnival the parade takes place in all major cities along with many smaller places.The floats in Shigmostav are mainly the mythological figures like Rama,Hanumaji,Ravana etc from hindu epics.the locals participates with their traditional dresses & musical instruments like drum,dholaks or ghumats.

the Shigmostav Parade of Panajim city is scheduled on 10 th march & we all are waiting for it.

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