More reason now to visit Parra Madani road in Goa

Abigail Crasto

COMMUNITY PARK

The picturesque Madani street in Parra, North Goa, flanked by coconut trees now has another attraction - a sustainable community park.

Goa| Parra| Madani| Community Park| Yellow-Throated Toucans| | Photo: KD

PALM-FRINGED

The Parra road, made famous by a Bollywood flick Dear Zindagi, has always made news for unruly tourists blocking the narrow street for photos and inconveniencing locals.

Goa| Parra| Madani| Tourist Hotspot| | Photo: KD

MUCH-NEEDED INITIATIVE

The community park, known as Madani, which has created parking space for cars and two-wheelers will streamline the photo-crazy tourists' movements in the area.

Goa| Parra| Madani| Park| Seating Area| Frogs| | Photo: KD

A TRIBUTE TO GOA

Displaying their finest skills, Goan artists have added their own touch to the park with some unique sculptures like this rooster head on a coconut by renowned artist Subodh Kerkar.

Goa| Parra| Madani| Park| Sculptures| | Photo: KD

SAY CHEESE!

Drawing the attention of people from all ages, artistic sculptures at the park, like this little snail, have become props for photographs and selfies.

Goa| Parra| Madani| Park| Selfie-Point| | Photo: KD

FILMY FEELING

Cycling is surely a great leveller and it helped the female protagonist of Dear Zindagi to get a new perspective in life. The community park allows tourists to recreate some filmy moments.

Goa| Parra| Madani| Park| Couple Photo| | Photo: KD

PARRA'S CHARM

Besides parking space, the park has toilets and changing rooms. Goans can enter this park free, but tourists please pay a fee of Rs 50.

Goa| Parra| Madani| Community Park| | Photo: KD

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