About Goa Kalas Utsav
Goa is, a unique, rich blend of western and eastern culture. This unique blend apparent every where, from art and architecture to food and music, is the trademark of Goa. The Catholics or the Hindus or the Muslims, people of Goa are deeply connected to their religions. Mainly celebrated Hindu festivals, by the Goans are Ganesh Chathurti, Gudi Padwa, Diwali, Dassra (Dussehra), Holi, Rakshabandhan, Ramnavmi and Krishnajanmashtami. Kalas Utsav is celebrated once in two years at Sri Morjaee Temple in Pernem in the Indian month of Phalgun which falls in the English months of February and March. It is a festival of seven days. Various religious and cultural programmes are held at this festival. Kalas Utsav is celebrated on a major scale every alternate year at Sri Morjaee Temple in Pernem. People from Maharashtra and Karnataka also attend the seven-day socio-religious event held here. To participate in the celebrations. People from Maharashtra and Karnataka throng this place during the Kalas Utsav. Goa is special for its wonderful and colorful celebration of fairs and festivals. The people of Goa, though very modern and liberal, are intensely pious and orthodox.