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Goa: Christian Fairs & Festivals


January 6: Feast of the Three Kings at Reis Magos, Cuelim (Cansaulim) and Chandor.

February 2: Feast of Our Lady of Candelaria at Pomburpa.

5th Monday in Lent: Procession of All Saints of the Franciscan Third Order (only other besides Rome) at Goa Velha.

1st Sunday after Easter: Feast of Jesus Nazareth at Siridao.

16 days after Easter: Feast of Our Lady of Miracles at Mapusa.

21st August: Festival of Novidades-offering of first sheaves of rice crop to the Head of State.

Monday of 12th to 18th October: Fama de Menino Jesus at Colva.

3rd Wednesday of November: Feast of Our Lady of Rosary at Navelim. This occasion draws thousands of faithful to Goa to participate in the religious event.

3rd December: Feast of St. Fiancis Xavier, Patron saint of Goans at Old Goa.

8th December: Feast of Our Lady of Immaculate Conception at Panaji and Margtio.

25th December: Christmas, all over Goa with the customary Midnight Mass on gatherings and special Christmas Eve and with prayers gathering and special Christmas festivals. A Goan will leave his front door open during the festival as a gestures of generosity toward all who may visit his home.


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