COBRA WORSHIPThis year Nag Panchami will be held on August 9. It is a Hindu festival in which Cobra, or locally called Nag, is worshipped by Goans..PEST CONTROLTraditionally, Goan farmers relied on snakes as natural pest control to protect their crops from rodents..SIGN OF GRATITUDEThe tradition of Nag Panchami evolved as a way of gratitude to the snakes..HOMAGE TO ANTHILLGoan married women engage in the tradition of paying homage to anthills..CLAY IDOLSMeet Ganesh Shet, who makes over 350-400 snake idols at Kumbar Waddo in Mayem. After Nag Panchami celebrations, they get busy with Ganesh Chaturthi preparations..FAMILY MATTERSGanesh is helped and assisted by his family and son, who help in mixing the clay and even painting them..IDOLS FROM GOAThe sizes of these idols are 1.5-2 feet, and are sold at around Rs 500 per idol. The clay used is sourced from Bicholim..NEXT: Agritourism: Blend travel with a unique experience in Goa.SEE MORE
COBRA WORSHIPThis year Nag Panchami will be held on August 9. It is a Hindu festival in which Cobra, or locally called Nag, is worshipped by Goans..PEST CONTROLTraditionally, Goan farmers relied on snakes as natural pest control to protect their crops from rodents..SIGN OF GRATITUDEThe tradition of Nag Panchami evolved as a way of gratitude to the snakes..HOMAGE TO ANTHILLGoan married women engage in the tradition of paying homage to anthills..CLAY IDOLSMeet Ganesh Shet, who makes over 350-400 snake idols at Kumbar Waddo in Mayem. After Nag Panchami celebrations, they get busy with Ganesh Chaturthi preparations..FAMILY MATTERSGanesh is helped and assisted by his family and son, who help in mixing the clay and even painting them..IDOLS FROM GOAThe sizes of these idols are 1.5-2 feet, and are sold at around Rs 500 per idol. The clay used is sourced from Bicholim..NEXT: Agritourism: Blend travel with a unique experience in Goa.SEE MORE