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| Goa Religion |
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The multi-religious fabric of Goan society shines brightly, imbibed with the spirit of "Sarva Dharma Sama Bhava" (Equal Respect for All Religions). The major religions are Hinduism and Christianity, together accounting for more than 95% of the population, while Islam, Buddhism and other religions account for the rest. Unlike the common perception, Goa is not a Christian majority state, but a Hindu majority state |
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Coexistence Of Religious Harmony.. The "Rome of the East" abounds with some of the world famous churches and temples are also the place where a "divine" co-existence prevails between people of various faiths |
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The Goan ethos has marvelously outlived the pangs of the infamous inquisition, when during the Portuguese reign conversions to Christianity were carried out. Irrespective of whether they are Catholic, Hindu or Muslim, many Goans prostrate in symbiotic reverence before the deities of faiths other than the one they profess |
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In times of need, to obtain favour through divine intercession, Milagres Saibin (The Queen of Miracles), St Anthony, Our Lady of Perpetual Succour are some, the devotees unitedly rely upon. Catholic and Hindus converge in large numbers for the Fama of Menino Jesus (The Feast Of Infant Jesus) at Colva, prepare Sannas (sweet dish of rice) for The Feast of Our Lady of Candelaria (feast of candles), and repose their unshakable faith in St. Francis Xavier, the Goencho Saib", whose relics are kept in a silver casket at the Basilica of Bom Jesus |
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Goa is famous for its religious harmony and one can see a harmonious blend of all major religions of India in Goa. Religion in Goa is not a big issue since people live with each other peacefully and are much tolerant of each other's religions. Goan religious practices are followed by almost everyone who is settled over there. Most people tend to have a thinking that Goa is predominantly a Christian state but the major religion of Goa is Hinduism. Given below is a break up of the %age of major religions of Goa |
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The Portugal rule left a typical Christian nature to this state and even today you will find many houses being built in the typical style of the Portuguese. There is a beautiful blending of different religions in Goa. One finds ancient churches standing along with Hindu temples in the same area. People irrespective of their religions; celebrate every festival with devotion and joy. People of different faiths and beliefs come together whenever some auspicious moment is to be celebrated |
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Goa is a place where you can find a Hindu in a church, a Muslim celebrating a Hindu festival, a Christian in a Hindu celebration and so on. People have developed religious tolerance and respect for other faiths. Whether a person is a Hindu, Muslim or a Christian, they have faith in other religions too and it is very common to see them worship Gods of other religions as well. There is a unique blend of all religious faiths in Goa which is what lends a very mystical air to this wonderful state |
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Inorder to savour the natural beauty of South India, we have designed the following tour packages for the discerning travellers |
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