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	History of Goa - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		The ancient Hindu city of Goa, of which hardly a fragment survives, was built at the southernmost point of the island, and it was famous in early Hindu legend and history.
		Goa fell to the Muslim Sultanate of Delhi for the first time in 1312, but they were forced to evacuate it in 1370 by Harihara I of the Vijayanagar empire whose capital was at Hampi in Karnataka state.
		The social life of Goa's rulers befitted the headquarters of the viceregal court, the army and navy, and the church; luxury and ostentation becoming a byword before the end of the 16th century.
	en.wikipedia.org /wiki/History_of_Goa (2672 words)

	Goa travel guide, map of Panjim, Goa travel map, Goa beaches India, map of Goa
		Goa, with a coastline of 65 miles, is hilly and includes a portion of the Western Ghats rising to nearly 4,000 feet.
		Goa's 450 years under Portuguese domination produced a unique, syncretic blend of East and West that is at once exotic and strangely familiar: Christmas and Carnival are celebrated as enthusiastically by the 30-percent Christian minority as Diwali and Durga puja are by the mainly Konkani-speaking Hindus.
		Goa is predominantly agricultural, with rice, fruits, coconuts, pulses (legumes), cashews, and betel (areca) nuts the leading crops.
	www.mapsofindia.com /stateprofiles/goa/index.html (1118 words)

	Panaji - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		It lies in the North Goa district on the banks of the Mandovi estuary and has a population of 65,000, with a metropolitan population of 100,000 if suburbs are included.
		Earlier a small village on the riverfront, in 1843 the city had been renamed Nova Goa (Portuguese for New Goa) when it officially replaced the city of Goa (now Old Goa) as the administrative seat of Portuguese India, though the viceroy had already moved there in 1759.
		Between 1961 and 1987, it was the capital of the Union Territory of Goa, Daman and Diu.
	en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Panjim (331 words)

	Wedding Planners Goa :: Honeymoon in Goa
		The towns in South Goa are Margao and Vasco da Gama, the main harbour and port city of Goa.
		Goa is warm and humid throughout the year, with little variation in the temperatures, which stay around 28°-33° C (average maximum temps).
		Goa’s famous Pork Vindaloo is the fiery local speciality, cooked in hot red chilli peppers and vinegar – it’s hot and tangy.
	www.weddingplannersgoa.com /honeymoon-goa.htm (2198 words)

	Goa -- India - Travel Photos by Galen R Frysinger, Sheboygan, Wisconsin
		Nearby, the city of Old Goa (Portuguese Velha Goa), the former capital of Goa, was founded about 1440 and conquered by the Portuguese in 1510.
		By the mid-18th century, disease epidemics caused the Portuguese viceroy to move to Nova Goa (Panaji).
		From 1962 until May 1987, when it attained statehood, Goa was part of Goa, Damân, and Diu, a union territory of India named for the three districts it comprised.
	www.galenfrysinger.com /goa.htm (249 words)

	Tourism of India - Holiday Ideas
		Goa is a tiny speck of sun-drenched, palm-fringed, hillock-speckled, lush-green-field-dappled paradise, skirted by white-topped sprays of salty blue waves.
		The essence of Goa lies in its marvelous expanses of palm-fringed beaches and azure-blue seas, all warmed by the sun and local hospitality.
		The scenic splendor of Goa simply dazzles as nature bares her treasures, unfolding miles and miles of glorious vistas of rivers, ponds, wooded hills and valleys.
	www.tourismofindia.com /hibea/beagoa.htm (951 words)

	1st Goa resource site : all Goa and Goa Trance at a Glance: Introduction
		A brief treatment of Goa The small state of Goa, comprising a mainland district and an offshore island, is situated on India's western coast, 250 miles (400 kilometres) south of Bombay.
		Goa's eastern part is dominated by the Sahyadri Hills of the Western Ghats, which rise to 3,392 feet (1,034 m) at Sonsagar.
		Goa's early history is entwined in legend, being mentioned in the Hindu Mahabharata epic as Gomantak and referred to in the Puranas as Govapuri.
	www.goanet.com /text/general/intro.htm (860 words)

	GoaCentral.Com-History of Goa
		By the mid 17th century, Goa's decline as a commercial port began to mirror the decline of Portuguese power in the East as a result of several military losses to the Dutch and the British.
		From 1540 onwards, under the influence of the counter reformation in Europe and with the arrival of the Inquisition to Goa, this liberal policy was reversed.
		It was ratified in India's parliament, the Lok Sabha (the lower house) on the 1st of December 1966, and the Rajya Sabha (the upper house) on the 7th of December 1966.
	goacentral.com /Goahistory/Historyofgoa.htm (5834 words)

	India Information Guide
		Goa, state in western India, formerly part of Portuguese India, bordered on the north by Maharashtra state, on the west by the Arabian Sea, and on the south and east by Karnataka state.
		Goa had a population of 1,169,793 at the time of the 1991 census, giving it an average density of 316 persons per sq km (819 per sq mi).
		Half a dozen imposing churches and cathedrals and a fragment of a gateway are all that remain of the second capital of the Adil Shahi dynasty of Bijapur and the Portuguese capital that was once said to rival Lisbon in magnificence.
	www.asiatravel.com /india/infoguide/goa.html (1517 words)

	Goa India, Panjim, Dona Paula, Miramar, Candolim, Calangute, Baga, Anjuna, Vagator, Harmal, Siridao, Bogmalo, Valsao, ... (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-12)
		The peak tourist season in Goa runs from November through February, when temperatures are low enough for a light wrap in the evening.
		Goa is also pleasant during the monsoon (June to September), though it is wet and fairly humid during these months.
		It was then Golden Goa, Goa Doraida, the commercial hub of Portugal's eastern empire, with more people than London or Paris, the 'Rome of the Orient', rivaling even Lisbon in magnificence.
	www.4to40.com /4to40.com_non_ssl/discoverindia/places/index.asp?article=discoverindia_places_goa (1198 words)

	Shallom House - Goa (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-12)
		Goa is a former Portuguese Colony founded in 1510 on the west coast of India, it was taken over by the Indian Government in 1961, together with the other Portuguese enclaves of Daman and Dui.
		Goa is the smallest State in India at 3,702 sq.
		Old Goa was once the Capital but due to disease, it fell into disuse, with the fishing port of Nova Goa (Panjim) taking over as the centre of administration in 1759.
	home.freeuk.net /shallomhouse/goa.html (222 words)

	ITO 98 GOA
		The "Pearl of the Orient" as it is known, Goa occupies a prominent place on the tourist map of the world.
		The Basilica of Bom Jesus and Se Cathedral Churches at Old Goa are famous for their intricately carved wooden altars made by Goan craftsmen.
		However, keeping in view the tourist importance of Goa, it would be advisable to reserve your accommodation atleast one-month in advance.
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	Goa Festivals,Festivals In Goa,Goa Fair And Festivals,Goa Festival India,Goa Festival India,Festivals Of Goa,Full Moon ...
		In Goa there is a happy mingling of festivals and feast days for the common good of all.
		Thousands return to Goa for this festival, which is associated with a good harvest.
		It is universally celebrated in Goa, in homes, on the streets, in shops and, of course, in religious places.
	goa.mapsofindia.com /travel-guide/fairs-festivals.htm (840 words)

	Jewel In The Crown Holidays
		The Portuguese hold the key to the difference between Goa and the rest of the country.
		There is nothing more relaxing than walking along the sand barefoot early in the morning when the fishermen are bringing in their catch, or in the late afternoon when the wonderful warm light radiates beauty...the sunsets are to die for.
		The capital of Goa, Panjim, is still very much a working capital with the daily hustle and bustle of commercial life.
	www.jewelholidays.com /brochure_goa/goa-index.asp (941 words)

	Panaji History, Panajim History, Panaji India, Panaji Travel
		Goa Travel Guide presented by Goahub with complete travel information about Goa in India, Beaches of Goa, Goa Travel Packages, Tour Plans and Holiday Packages for Goa, Goa Hotels and Resorts and Hotel Packages from Goa, Goa Tourism, Tours of Goa, and information about Flights to Goa.
		The capital of Goa and headquarters of North Goa District, a small and charming city on the left bank of silvery Mandovi river, with beautiful, red-roofed houses, built in Latin style, also boasts of many modern houses, well laid gardens, statues and avenues lined with Gulmohar, Acassia and other trees.
		When Old Goa collapsed in the 19th century, Panajim was elevated to the status of a city on 22nd March 1843 and was renamed `Nova-Goa' (New Goa).
	www.goahub.com /goa/introduction/panji/history_legends.html (456 words)

	Tourism of India - Holiday Ideas
		Goa is a little bit of Rio de Janeiro meets lbiza.
		The capital of Goa, Panaji is a charming garden city by the banks of the Mandovi river.
		The marine life of Goa is similar to that found in Maldives.
	www.tourismofindia.com /hi_old/beagoa.htm (789 words)

	India Travelogue Goa India: Geography Goa India, Travel Guide to Goa India, Goa vacations, Goa Holidays (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-12)
		Also known as Panjim and Nova Goa in the local dialect, it was originally a suburb of Old Goa.
		Marmagao, Goa's largest town, is sheltered by a promontory and outfitted with a modern breakwater and quay.
		Goa's total population is around 1,200,000 with a population density of approximately 324 people per square km.
	www.indiatravelogue.com /dest/goa/goageog.html (424 words)

	Aakar Tours & Travels, Thane :: Goa Travel Packages
		Goa is one of the most beautiful destinations in India.
		Not only is Nature in Goa, the heritage monuments, temples, churches, forts and the general architecture will take you on a leisurely journey through time, 'susegad' in true Goan style.
		Goa Tourism Development Corporation is a government enterprise, having facilities across the length and breadth of Goa.
	www.aakartours.com /goa.html (347 words)

	Goa: India Tourism - Incredible India (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-12)
		Whitewashed chapels and churches that dot the landscape are surrounded by sleepy villages and rice fields.
		Old Goa, now deserted, has a collection of Goa’s largest churches: Se Cathedral with its Iberian exterior, Bom Jesu which enshrines the mortal remains of St. Francis Xavier and the starkly beautiful Convent of Saint Monica are a few of these.
		Road: Panaji, the capital of Goa, is connected by road to Bangalore-598 kms, Belgaum-157 km, Bombay-594 km, Gokarn-154 km, Hospet-315 km, Hubli-184 km, Karwar-103 km, Kolhapur-246 km, Malwan-150 km, Mangalore-371 kms, Mysore-696 kms, Pune-458 kms, Ratnagiri-263 kms, Vengurla-73 kms etc.
	india-tourism.com /en_goa.0.html (561 words)

	GoaCentral.Com-Goa's Capital City of Panaji
		This is the capital of Goa, and the North Goa district.
		By a royal decree on March 22, 1843 its status was elevated to a "City" and became the capital of Goa and was called "Nova Goa".
		The Goa Medical College used to be situated here (since moved to Bambolim) and so does the Goa College of Pharmacy, the Goa College of Art, and the Government Polytechnic.
	goacentral.com /Goacities/panaji.htm (554 words)

	Spread Of Christianity In Goa,Christianity In Goa,Goa Icons,Goa Hierarchy,Iconography Of Goa,Iconography Religious ...
		Pietro Della Valle who visited Goa around 1624, the year when St. Francis Xavier who canonized, describes scenes in his memoirs which were strange in his view.
		As a result, he was tried by the Holy tribunal of the Faith, as the Inquisition was known, and his account of his ordeals—Relation de I’ Inquisition de Goa—is arguably the best first person account of the tortures inflicted on those tried by the Inquisition.
		In a parallel development, the Hindus of Goa adopted graffito techniques in temples built after the arrival of the Portuguese or those rebuilt at new sites in the interior, after the destruction of their primal temples—which were generally situated on the littoral—in the first blast of the Portuguese domination.
	goa.mapsofindia.com /travel-guide/iconography.htm (1227 words)

	Nova Goa (Goa)
		Goa’s most preferred holiday destination, Hotel Nova Goa, speaks volumes of the so very celebrated Goan Hospitality.
		Hotel Nova Goa celebrates the legendary Goan hospitality.
		Hotel Nova Goa is just the place you should land in Goa at.
	www.indiatravelite.com /packages/novagoa.htm (311 words)

	Kenilworth Beach Resort,Goa Kenilworth Beach Resort,The Kenilworth Beach Resort in Goa (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-12)
		The Kenilworth Beach Resort, Goa, is located n Utorda Beach in South Goa at 15 min.
		Goa was once upon a time under Portuguese rule.
		So, besides being a picturesque seaside holiday spot, Goa is famous for its fun-loving people, its free flowing Feni (native cashew wine) and its yearlong festivals.
	www.travelhungama.com /goa_kenilworth/brief.html (128 words)

	Goa Hotels India, Hotels in Goa, Budget Accommodation in India, 5 star hotels in Goa - Maps of Goa, India.
		Goa Hotels India, Hotels in Goa, Budget Accommodation in India, 5 star hotels in Goa - Maps of Goa, India.
		Description: Cidade de Goa is a resort carved in the local Goan-style.
		Description: Nanu Resort Goa situated on the virgin sun drenched beach of Betalbatim, is surrounded by a tropical garden and coconut groves offering its guest unmatched pristine beauty of uninterrupted white sandy beaches.
	www.eglobe-hotels.com /selecthotel.asp?cityid=65 (416 words)

	Nova Goa-Hotel Nova Goa, Dr A B Road,Panji,Luxuriously furnished rooms are tastefully designed,Standard ...
		Nova Goa-Hotel Nova Goa, Dr A B Road,Panji,Luxuriously furnished rooms are tastefully designed,Standard Room,Deluxe,Suit,Package,Tariff Goa Stay Option in goa hotel Resort Recreation in Panjim Goan Highridge, Dona Paula, North Goa.
		LOTUS, the Multicuisine Restaurant at Hotel Nova Goa is famous for pampering tastebuds.
		The business centre at Hotel Nova Goa is designed with just that in mind.
	www.ehotelsgoa.com /hnova_goa.htm (282 words)

	UK cop hunting for brother's killers
		John Helly claims the Goa police were hell-bent on proving that his brother's murder had nothing to do with any one local.
		Helly left Goa convinced that someone at the Nova Goa Hotel was involved.
		On his second trip, in late 1992, he learnt that Harold Barros, a room boy at the Nova Goa and his brother Terry had been seen washing blood off some clothes by their aunt.
	www.expressindia.com /ie/daily/19990214/ige14024.html (736 words)

	Hotels Goa,Hotels in Goa,Hotel Accommodation in Goa,Goa Hotel India,Goa Hotel Accommodation (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-12)
		While in Goa, spend your days surfing, savour the delight of a bonfire night and be a part of the rave parties.
		Whether you are looking for the traditional Goa Carnival or a unique setting such as a tiny quaint village or beach, you'll find it here.
		Goa Beach Tour (04 D) Goa City Tour (11 D) Mumbai - Goa Tour (08 D) Goan Carnival Tour Package (08 D) Hotels In Goa : When it comes to providing accommodation, Goa is always at its best.
	www.hotels-goa.com (290 words)

	Lawson Travel - Air Specials
		Goa: The most comprehensive beach resort in the country, Goa is approachable from Bombay by air.
		Goa (Dabolim Airport) is connected by Indian Airlines and Air India to Bombay, Bangalore, Cochin, Delhi, Madras and Ahmedabad.
		Dona Paula Bay (7 kms), Old Goa (10 kms) with its Basilica of Bom Jesus, Se Cathedral, Archaeological Museum and other churches, Mangueshi Temple (22 kms), Shantadura Temple (33 kms), Calangute (16 kms), and Baga Beach (18 kms).
	www.lawsontravel.com /goa.asp (987 words)

	Leela palace,goa,the leela palace holiday packages,leela palace booking,leela palace,goa,india,leela palace ...
		Its 75 acres of landscaped grounds are an awe-inspiring woodland dotted with lily ponds, temples, archways, spice gardens and tiny islands.
		The Leela Palace, Goa is one of the ten most luxurious beach resorts in the world, nestled quietly in lush tropical gardens at the tip of Mobor Beach.
		A deck overlooking the water is the ideal at fresco setting under the stars while the air-conditioned interior affords dining guests cool comfort.
	www.tourmyindia.com /beaches/leela.html (407 words)

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