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Salcete or Salcette (Konkani: Saxtti/Xaxtti) is a subdivision of the district of South Goa, in the state of Goa, situated by the west coast of India. [3] The Sal River and its backwaters dominate the landscape of Salcete. [4]
Royal Salute was launched by Chivas Brothers on 2 June 1953 by in tribute to Queen Elizabeth II on the day of her Coronation. [2] [3] Named after the ceremonial 21-gun salute that is fired from the Tower of London to mark special royal occasions, Royal Salute whiskies are aged for a minimum of 21 years, [4] making it the only Scotch to begin its collection at exclusively 21 years-old.
This is an accepted version of this page This is the latest accepted revision, reviewed on 28 February 2025. 1961 Indian military operation This article is about the Indian annexation of Goa. For the conquest by Portugal in 1510, see Portuguese conquest of Goa. "Operation Vijay (1961)" redirects here. For the 1999 Indian operation, see Kargil War. See also: Annexation of Dadra and Nagar Haveli ...
Delta Corp currently owns one hotel in Goa and one in Daman: Deltin Suites: Deltin Suites is a hotel and casino comprising 106 all-suite rooms located in Goa. With a gaming area spanning 1,000 sq. ft. and featuring 59+ gaming positions, it offers convenient proximity to the popular Candolim and Calangute beaches.
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 ...
View of the rocks by the sea at Dona Paula, Goa Sculptures of Robert Knox with his wife, made by Yrsa von Leistner in the 20th century. Dona Paula is a neighborhood and tourist destination in the city of Panaji, Goa, India. [1] It is today home to the National Institute of Oceanography and the International Centre Goa.
Betal statue, Poinguinim, Goa. Betal or Vetal (Konkani: वेताळ), (Marathi: वेताळ) a Bhairava form of Shiva is a popular god in Goa, Sindhudurg district & Kolhapur of Maharashtra and Karwar of Karnataka in India. Betal is also known as Vetoba in the Konkan area of Maharashtra and Goa, and in the Sindhudurg district.
It was erected by Afonso de Albuquerque, Portuguese conqueror, in 1510 to commemorate his victorious entry to the city of Goa on St Catherine's Day. Pope Paul III granted it status of cathedral in 1534 and it was rebuilt. [2] [3] The chapel was expanded in 1550 at the order of the governor Jorge Cabral, and a new altarpiece was installed as ...