FIERY RED: At Dongrim-Mandur, 'Intruz' festivities culminate with this unique splashing of 'gulaal'.  Photo: Rohan Fernandes
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In Goa's Dongrim-Mandur, 'gulaal' makes a festive statement

Watch this video to know how 'Gulaal' is celebrated as part of Intruz festivities in Dongrim-Mandur, Goa

Venita Gomes, Rohan Fernandes

See how the village of Dongrim-Mandur in Tiswadi, Goa, celebrated 'gulaal' this year. This unique festivity, akin to Holi, is a riot of colour, joy and revelry.

You will find people applying 'gulaal' to each other and the occasion is not without music. The villagers of Dongrim-Mandur are known for their music, and you can find traditional musicians playing instruments like dhol, taaso, ghumot, etc., even as they go painting the place red.

Regardless of age, everyone participates in the 'gulaal' festivities, which commence at around 9 am and continue till afternoon.

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