Viva Sangodd: A Riverine Tribute to Goa’s Fisherfolk Saints

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Viva Sangodd: A Riverine Tribute to Goa’s Fisherfolk Saints   As June draws to a close and the monsoon clouds settle heavily over Goa’s coastal villages, the River Sal becomes the stage for one of South Goa’s most evocative traditions. Along the banks at Ambelim and Assolna, bright banners proclaim a simple but heartfelt message […]

Devotion Afloat: The Sangodd Tradition of Candolim

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Devotion Afloat: The Sangodd Tradition of Candolim Honouring Saints Peter and Paul     As the monsoon clouds gather low over the Arabian Sea and the Sinquerim river turns a silvery grey beneath their weight, Candolim prepares for an evening when faith and festivity drift hand in hand upon the water. On 29 June, the […]