The Shigmo Festival is one of the most important and colorful traditional festivals celebrated in Goa, especially among the Hindu community. Rooted in ancient traditions, it is a celebration of the harvest season as well as a tribute to warriors who fought for their land. The word "Shigmo" comes from the Sanskrit word Sugrishmaka, meaning the welcoming of spring. The festival usually begins in the Phalguna month of the Hindu calendar (around March) and lasts for about two weeks. During Shigmo, villages and towns come alive with energy, color, and devotion. The celebrations begin with Naman and Jot, rituals performed in temples to honor local deities. Traditional folk dances like Ghode Modni (horse dance), Fugdi, Dekhni, and Romtamel are performed with great enthusiasm. Villagers wear bright costumes, carry flags, and parade through the streets to the beat of traditional drums and flutes, making it a lively and unforgettable experience. The Shigmo festival in Goa is a colour...
