With muddy hands Goa thanks the earth in the monsoon

SALUTING THE EARTH

As the life-giving monsoons sweep through Goa, the land awakens and its people return to the fields, honouring age-old traditions and thanking the earth for its bounty.

FESTIVAL OF FIELDS

In Goa, many local festivals are deeply tied to the paddy cultivation season. This is proof that farming isn’t just a livelihood, but a celebration of life itself.

FARMING TRAILS

Several travel groups now offer immersive treks into Goa’s heartland, where tourists can learn about local occupations, including the age-old art of farming.

THE PRICE OF PLENTY

Take a moment to honour your daily meal. During July and August, you’ll see Goan farmers braving cold rains, stooped for hours planting paddy, one sapling at a time.

GROWING WITH NATURE

Young students are taken into the fields, where they don’t just learn about farming, they experience first-hand the harmony between land, rain, and resilience

AGAINST ALL ODDS

Despite labour shortages, migration, and changing aspirations, Goa’s farmers continue to sow and reap. Their grit keeps the fields and culture alive

BLESSED BY THE LAND

In Goa, farming isn’t just work, it’s a tribute to tradition, a way of life, and a seasonal salute to the land that feeds us all.

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