Navratri Day 5: Get into a cheerful mood with sunny yellow in Goa

Goa is bursting with vibrant colours, and yellow is one of them. Here's a look at some of the typical Goan things that are a lively yellow in colour …

MARIGOLDS

Masses of bright yellow marigolds (Tagetes erecta) are found in Goa’s markets. These flowers are widely used, especially during religious functions.

TURMERIC

This spice, which contains curcumin, a potent anti-inflammatory compound, is an essential part of the Goan kitchen. It is an ingredient in a variety of dishes, from main courses to sides, such as Caldinha, ros etc.

SUNSHINY DAYS

Holidaying in Goa in the bright, sunny days of summer, fun with friends in the balmy weather – that’s what a Goa vacation is made of!

PANJIM POLICE STATION

The Goa Police Head Quarters (Panjim Police Station), located in the heart of the capital city, has been around for a long time, and was built in the 1800s.

INSTITUTE MENEZES BRAGANZA

Institute Menezes Braganza was set up in Panjim in the 19^th century during the Portuguese rule in Goa. It once housed the Central Library before it was relocated to its current address at Patto.

BLACK & YELLOW RICKSHAWS

Among the many modes of public transportation available in Goa are the black and yellow auto rickshaws which ply in all the local cities.

BALRATH BUSES

The Balrath bus service has been provided by the government of Goa to aided high schools, higher secondary schools and special schools so as to transport children between home and school.

DOCE DE GRÃO

Doce de Grão (channa doce) is a traditional sweet, whose main ingredient is chana dal. This delicately flavoured sweet eat is one of the items that make up the Goan Christmas consuada/kuswar platter.

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