Local flavour at Raia Lok-Utsav in South Goa

Dhiraj Harmalkar

Preparation of hot, piping sannas using traditional method at the Raia Lok-Utsav organised by Barebhat Social and Cultural Association in association with the Directorate of Art and Culture.

Goa|Raia|Lok-Utsav|Tradition | Photo: Dhiraj Harmalkar

Grinding stones, locally known as ragado in Konkani, mostly used to grind curry masala, on display. These stones were earlier part and parcel of all Goan homes.

Goa|Raia|Lok-Utsav|Tradition | Photo: Dhiraj Harmalkar

Local homegrown local vegetables were on sale at the event.

Goa|Raia|Lok-Utsav|Tradition | Photo: Dhiraj Harmalkar

Also, locally grown spices and herbs were up for sale.

Goa|Raia|Lok-Utsav|Tradition | Photo: Dhiraj Harmalkar

Visitors purchasing locally made bamboo items.

Goa|Raia|Lok-Utsav|Tradition | Photo: Dhiraj Harmalkar

Local variety of coconuts, cold-pressed oil and homemade sweets on display.

Goa|Raia|Lok-Utsav|Tradition | Photo: Dhiraj Harmalkar

Goa Medicinal Plant Board also put up a stall selling different types of plant saplings.

Goa|Raia|Lok-Utsav|Tradition | Photo: Dhiraj Harmalkar

A woman draped in kunbi saree selling tasty homemade pickles and plant saplings.

Goa|Raia|Lok-Utsav|Tradition | Photo: Dhiraj Harmalkar

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