Goa—The Place Of Lush And Dive

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Madhav Kumar
Mar 21, 2019   •  68 views

#History Of Goa -Turning back the pages.

The city of fascinating beaches and dazing nightlife, Goa , has a vast history depicted by the monuments and hidden in its spices. Goa attracts a lot of tourists due to its modernization and an authentic approach in its touch, due to the magnificent past. Here , we shall discuss about it.

#The origin

Goa, derived from Gomanta means region of cows, is believed to have been found by the Hindu God Vishnu incarnate , Parshurama. It is said that he along with ten sages performed fire sacrifices here. According to another legend, Goa is said to have been sacred for spiritually cleansing touch.

#Reflection of Southern Trait

Goa is said to be occupied by Harappa immigrants during 1700 to 1400 BC. The southern culture flourishing in Goa is said to be their gift which persistseven today. They were sea traders and their existence ended with their shift to Lothal.The delicacies present in Goa are the proof of existence.

#The gift of language

Goa was an important part of Western Maurya empire , ruled by the scion of Mauryas for about for four centuries. The rule of Mauryas and use of their official language led to introduction of Konkan language.Also the reign of Ashoka led to the foundation of Buddhism there.

#The Chaos Rule

Goa saw huge transformation as it was under a great variety of rules –the Yadavas ,Bhojas, etc. followed by the Muslims and alternatives went on. This provides for a variety of monuments there.

#The Portuguese Control.

They came in with the invasion against ruling sultan and made Valha their permanent settlement. The unexplored sea route in Goa were explored by Vasco De Gama . Separate streets were allotted for the sale of different things such as spices , corolla , pearls etc.

They brought in with them some magnificent introductions such as the printing press and the Cathedral, (the largest indeed then.)

#BECOMING INDIAN

A chance to free themselves from the Portuguese after 450 years was what they grabbed. It joined as an Indian state in 1961.

With the involvement of a mixed culture and the reign of Southern traits and pretentious Portugal’s , it has become a great place to visit as a tourist spot and a holiday destination with a combination of green lush and blue dive . It has become the dream holiday spot of every Indian teenager with the blend of every caste developing with harmony and a culture of its own.

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