Goa

In Pictures | Despite the pandemic, Old Goa novenas still draw crowds

The Covid-19 pandemic fails to deter the faithful from attending the annual novenas at Old Goa.
A mass in progress during the novenas of St Francis Xavier in Old Goa
A mass in progress during the novenas of St Francis Xavier in Old GoaGomantak Times
Published on: 
A mass in progress at Old Goa during the on-going novenas of St Francis Xavier
A mass in progress at Old Goa during the on-going novenas of St Francis XavierGomantak Times
This year, in spite of the pandemic, there is no dearth of shoppers at the fair that is held during the novena of St Francis Xavier in Old Goa.
This year, in spite of the pandemic, there is no dearth of shoppers at the fair that is held during the novena of St Francis Xavier in Old Goa.Gomantak Times
There are plenty of stalls at the fair in Old Goa this year.
There are plenty of stalls at the fair in Old Goa this year.Gomantak Times
Pre-pandemic, this road in Old Goa would be bursting with tourists and Goans during the novenas of St Francis Xavier
Pre-pandemic, this road in Old Goa would be bursting with tourists and Goans during the novenas of St Francis XavierGomantak Times
The novenas began on Wednesday, November 24, in the offline mode after a year due to Covid-19 induced lockdown in 2020.
The novenas began on Wednesday, November 24, in the offline mode after a year due to Covid-19 induced lockdown in 2020. Gomantak Times
A mass in progress during the novenas of St Francis Xavier in Old Goa
In Pictures | 52nd IFFI closing ceremony ceremony

Your Gateway to Goa, India

The Gomantak Times app is the best way to stay informed on anything happening in Goa. From breaking news to the top 10 restaurants to visit, GT helps you navigate your time in Goa.

Download the Gomantak Times app on your Android or IOS device.

Related Stories

No stories found.
Gomantak Times
www.gomantaktimes.com