The flowers that brighten up Goa's winter landscape

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SERENITY IN GOLD

As winter settles in, the landscape transforms into a golden sea, with grass and plants turning rich shades of yellow and gold. Yellow symbolises knowledge and wisdom in Hinduism, and enlightenment in Buddhism.

Golden hues | Hillside | Grass | Winter | Landscape | Photo: Samrudhdi Kerkar

SUNLIT BLOSSOMS

In Goa, the festive season brings a burst of yellow and joy. This colour is epitomised by the sun-kissed Roza flowers, or marigolds, which adorn homes and temples, especially during the cooler months.

Goa | Flowers | Marigolds | Goan winter | Yellow blooms | Photo: Samrudhdi Kerkar

WILD & UNTAMED

The flower of the wild lady’s finger, with its delicate yellow petals, is an untamed gem of Goa’s winter landscape. This flower is edible and can be used to make colourful tea.

Goa | Flowery paradise | Wild | Winter | Yellow blooms | Photo: Samrudhdi Kerkar

SYMBOL OF TOIL

After months of toil, harvested paddy represents Goa’s agrarian roots, showcasing a golden bounty synonymous with prosperity.

Goa | Golden | Harvest | Winter | Fields | Photo: Samrudhdi Kerkar

FRAGRANCE PERSONIFIED

Kevda (screw pine) flowers, with their golden blooms and intoxicatingly sweet fragrance, are a beloved part of Indian culture and are often used in making perfumes, incense, and temple offerings.

Goa | Flowery paradise | Winter | Fragrance | Temple | Perfume | Photo: Samrudhdi Kerkar

WOMEN'S FRIEND

Often sold in Goan markets, Chrysanthemums are a common sight in rural areas. Women braid these yellow blooms into their hair during festivals and daily life brightening up their appearance.

Goa | Flowery paradise | Winter | Hairdo | Yellow blooms | Rural | Photo: Samrudhdi Kerkar

RADIANT STREETS

The cascading yellow flowers transform Goa’s streets into yellow boulevards, a stunning spectacle in winter.

Goa | Flowery paradise | Winter | | Yellow blooms | Streets | Photo: Samrudhdi Kerkar

STRIKING GRACE

The Candle Cassia, with its striking candle-like blooms, thrives in Goa’s winter months, lighting up fields and roadside landscapes.

Goa | Flowery paradise | Goan winter | Best blooms | Landscape | Photo: Samrudhdi Kerkar

RUSTIC GLORY

The dried flowers of Caryota urens, also known as the fishtail palm, are a rare sight, exuding rustic beauty in Goan wilderness.

Goa | Flowery paradise | Winter | Rare flowers | Countryside | Photo: Samrudhdi Kerkar

UPHOLDING TRADITION

The haldi ceremony, a cherished pre-wedding ritual in Goa, celebrates purity and prosperity with turmeric’s golden glow.

Goa | Flowery paradise | Winter | Culture | Tradition | Turmeric | Photo: Samrudhdi Kerkar

BRIGHT BLOOMS

The Mexican Sunflower is often grown to add cheerful charm to gardens. The bright flowers bloom in winter, enhancing the beauty of the surroundings.

Goa | Flowery paradise | Goan winter | Golden fields | Yellow blooms | Photo: Samrudhdi Kerkar

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