Here are some sights of Goa's villages to cherish

Iris Gomes

ABUNDANT NATURE

Goa's villages are teeming with flora and fauna and are a nature lover's delight. This perky little lizard is quite at home in its environment.

Hidden sights |Goa villages| Village pathways | Peaceful nature | Lizard | Photo: Iris Gomes

SAFEGUARDING THE LOCALE

These small crosses are quite common in Goa, more so in the interiors of villages. They are usually there as markers of an incident, in honour of deceased persons or as a fulfilment of a vow.

Hidden sights |Goa villages| Village pathways | Peaceful nature | Catholic cross | Photo: Iris Gomes

COMMUNAL HARMONY

In the same village one encounters a dimunitive shrine dedicated to Sai Baba. Goa has always been known for people of different religions who love in peace and participate in each other's festivals.

Hidden sights |Goa villages| Village pathways | Peaceful nature | Shrine of Sai Baba

VEHICLE OF OLD

This was the way to transport goods back in the day. Today, bullock carts have become a rare sight.

Hidden sights |Goa villages| Village pathways | Peaceful nature | Bullock cart | Photo: Iris Gomes

ALL-GIVING BOVINE

Buffaloes were generally kept for milk and ploughing of fields in the past. They are still kept in villages to produce milk for small scale farmers.

Hidden sights |Goa villages| Village pathways | Peaceful nature | Buffaloes | Photo: Iris Gomes

VIBRANT NATURE

Colourful butterflies are seen around flowers as you walk through villages. November is a good time to watch out for these winged magical creatures.

Hidden sights |Goa villages| Village pathways | Peaceful nature | Butterflies | Photo: Iris Gomes

SERENE SCENIC SPACES

Goa's villages offer spaces that are beautiful and represent her most authentically, like this area with coconut trees on the edge of a water body.

Hidden sights |Goa villages| Village pathways | Peaceful nature | Scenic space | Photo: Iris Gomes

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