Monsoon-soaked Agassaim village in Goa is inviting

Franky Gracias

GREEN SYMPHONY

The rain-kissed landscape of Agassaim village in Goa's Tiswadi taluka in North Goa is inviting nature lovers to soak in its greenery.

Goa village | Agassaim | Paddy fields | Greenery | Photo: Franky Gracias

RURAL MAGIC

The rain has washed everything clean and there is refreshing coolness in the air.

Goa village | Agassaim | Paddy fields | Greenery | Photo: Franky Gracias

MIRROR TO THE SKY

The paddy fields of Agassaim are slowly coming to life with a promise of a good harvest.

Goa village | Agassaim | Paddy fields | Greenery | Photo: Franky Gracias

LABOUR OF LOVE

And these women are leaving no stone unturned in seeing the good harvest becomes a reality.

Goa village | Agassaim | Paddy fields | Greenery | Photo: Franky Gracias

FIND YOUR CALM

The quiet lanes of the village are silent witness to the slow pace of life.

Goa village | Agassaim | Paddy fields | Quiet lane | Photo: Franky Gracias

HOOKED ON A FEELING

And when there is nothing to do, a lazy line cast into the water could throw up an extra accompaniment for lunch.

Goa village | Agassaim | Angler | Fishing | Photo: Franky Gracias

DIVINITY CALLS

The village church, which was built in the 16th century and is dedicated to Saint Lawrence the Martyr, reflects the influence of Catholicism on the local culture and architecture.

Goa village | Agassaim | Faith | Church | Devotion | Photo: Franky Gracias

ROOTED IN FAITH

Also, the landscape of the village is dotted with chapels and wayside crosses, silent sentinels that stand as testaments to Agassaim's deep-rooted Catholic faith.

Goa village | Agassaim | Paddy fields | Chapel | Photo: Franky Gracias

VILLAGE NOOK

If you happen to pass by Agassaim, do not forget to visit the St Lawrence Bakery for some hot patties and cup cakes.

Goa village | Agassaim | St Lawrence Bakery| Bread | Pastry | Photo: Franky Gracias

GET HOOKED

Here, you can also catch up on the latest gossip and politics of the village.

Goa village | Agassaim | St Lawrence Bakery | Bread | Pastry | Photo: Franky Gracias

RECONNECT & REFRESH

Time moves at its its own pace in Agassaim village and there's no rush to get anywhere.

Goa village | Agassaim | Paddy fields | Greenery | Photo: Franky Gracias

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