Navratri Day 7: Shades of grey in Goa

Roxanne D'silva

MONSOON SKIES

During the monsoon season in Goa, the overcast sky always wears varying shades of grey.

Navratri| Goa in Grey| Grey | Monsoon skies | Photo: Rohan Fernandes

HIT THE ROAD

Nearly all roads that lead to your destination in Goa are generally a dark shade of grey (unless it is an untarred, dirt road).

Navratri| Goa in Grey| Grey | grey roads| roads | Photo: Rohan Fernandes

TAMBDI SURLA

This 12th century Kadamba temple is beautifully carved from grey basalt.

Navratri| Goa in Grey| Grey | Tambdi Surla| Surla

SOMETHING FISHY

No Goan meal is complete without a delicious fish dish, curried or fried.

Fish| local fish market| grey| local fish

FOGGY WEATHER

During some months of the year, you wouldn't want to get caught in the dense fog in Goa!

Navratri| Goa in Grey| Grey | gloomy skies | grey mood | Photo: Rohan Fernandes

SHIV MANDIR

This unique temple in Nerul is dedicated to Lord Shiva, and is one of few temples which is painted in grey.

Shiv Mandir| Nerul| Grey temple| grey| Navratri | Photo: Venita Gomes

ALL THAT GLITTERS

Not everything that shines is a precious stone. Sometimes, it's a decorative oxidised lamp such as these found at a pop up market in Goa.

Navratri| Goa in Grey| Grey | oxidized ornaments | Photo: Rohan Fernandes

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