September 22, 2007 – 2:51 pm
Goa’s rich heritage monuments will get a midas touch with state government signing a memorandum of understanding with new Delhi based Indian National Trust for Art and Cultural Heritage.
The memorandum is for restoration, conservation;, maintenance of Achaeological monuments/sites and heritage structures. It was signed by the chief Secretary, Shri J.P. Singh and chairman of Indian […]
Top 10 most interesting Goa Pictures from Flickr.com
The Church of St. Francis Xavier in Goa
Behind the gate of St. Paul’s college is a Kuchcha road branching off the main road, leading to the chapel of St. Francis Xavier. It is built of laterite plastered with lime mortar; with tiled roof supported by wooden rafters is a plain chapel with only one altar.
The […]
February 22, 2007 – 1:45 pm
Despite the Portuguese rule and widespread vandalism, many old temples have survived in Goa.
But the places of worship are no longer the private property of Mahajans.
A ruling by the State Information Commission says that records of all the temples in the state will now come under the purview of RTI. Which means public can now […]
January 31, 2007 – 7:29 pm
Tourists, from all over the world, crowd in Goa mostly to mess with the golden sands sprawled in its stunning beaches or simply to taste adrenaline in its turquoise waters. But, few know that beyond this mesmerising […]
December 26, 2006 – 8:51 pm
Goa Blog decided to get this article in the interest of architects seeking knowledge about Goan Houses…..
On request by one of our dedicated readers. Name of the reader is not disclosed on his request.
Goan houses are unique and distinct in nature. The grandeur of these houses has attracted folks from across the […]
