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Christianity is the second largest religious grouping of residents in Goa, India. According to the 2011 census, 25% of the resident population are Christian , while 66% are Hindu . [ 6 ] [ 7 ]
Frank Fernandes, whose stage name was Frank Fernand (1919–2007; born in Curchorem, Goa), was a renowned film maker and musician and is remembered for his movies like Amchem Noxib (Our Luck) in 1963 and Nirmonn (Destiny) in 1966. [126] Other films produced in Goa include Bhunyarantlo Monis (Cave Man) and Padri (Priest). [76]
The Church of Our Lady of the Rosary, built in 1543, is the oldest of the Old Goa churches still standing.Initially, it was a parish church, then collegial. On the outside, the church looks like a small fortress; the entrance porch flanked by small cylindrical towers with cupolas is typical of late-Gothic and Manueline Portugal, particularly in the Alentejo region. [6]
Christian maidens of Goa meeting a Portuguese nobleman seeking a wife, from the Códice Casanatense (c. 1540) During the mid-16th century, the city of Goa, was the center of Christianization in the East. [7] Christianization in Goa was largely limited to the four concelhos (districts) of Bardez, Mormugao, Salcette, and Tiswadi. [8]
While the Caste system in Goa is still a major factor among Goan Hindus, the egalitarian Indian constitution and the resulting affirmative action has helped to a perceived degree. [8] Goan Hindus celebrate the festival of Shiva and Shantadurga besides those of other deities. The festival of Holi is called Shigmo in Goa and celebrated with gaiety.
In 1510, the Portuguese wrested Goa from the Sultan of Bijapur and finally established themselves in Goa. [3] By 1544, they conquered the districts of Bardez and Salcette in Goa. [4] The initial converts were the native Goan women who married the Portuguese men that had arrived with Afonso de Albuquerque during the Portuguese conquest of Goa. [5]
The most popular celebrations in the Indian state of Goa include the Goa Carnival, (Konkani: Intruz), Shigmo and São João (Feast of John the Baptist). [7] The most popular festivals in Goa include Ganesh Chaturthi (Konkani: Chavath), [8] Diwali, [9] Christmas (Konkani: Natalam), [10] Easter (Konkani: Paskanchem Fest), Samvatsar Padvo or Sanvsar Padvo and the feast of St. Francis Xavier, who ...
The Feast of Saint Francis Xavier on 3 December is the major religious feast of all Goan Catholics. [16] Konsachem fest (harvest festival) involves blessing of new harvests. [17] The Zagor (nocturnal vigil in Konkani), mainly celebrated in Siolim, in Bardez taluka of Goa is a festival highlighted by dance, drama and music. [18]