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of the smallest states in India's map, with a territory of 3,702 sq km is
located in the Western Ghats.
A tropical paradise, it is bathed by the warm waters of the Arabian Sea. Goan culture is a blend of Indian and Iberian: European style central squares and Indian bazaars, Portuguese churches sharing their walls with Hindu temples.
Christianity and Hinduism exist side by side in this state. Having been ruled by the colonial Portuguese for over 450yrs, there is still a distinctive European flavor that has permeated all aspects of Goa's life including its food, religion, language, festivals, dances and names.
 People:
The people of Goa are very friendly, relaxed and extremely happy-go-lucky.
The afternoon siesta is an important feature of life in Goa; in accordance
with it shops down their shutters from one to four. People of Goa belong
to different faiths and come from different cultural backgrounds. However,
they all lay emphasis on good living.
Culture: Having had a multicultural past, the people, culture and festivals of Goa have been accordingly affected. The Portuguese were great church builders, their desire to spread their faith an important motivation. However, the early Hindu and Muslim settlers were nonetheless eager to populate the land with their descendents. So, what you see in modern-day Gao is a direct result of their urge. And much as the image evoked by Goa is the picture of its lush and luxurious beaches, the inhabitants of Goa are very religious-minded and conscious of their ethnicity.
 Climate:
The weather in these months is usually dry and cool. After that the weather
gets fairly hot around May and by end of June, Goa receives the full blast
of the Indian monsoon with sudden downpours and tropical thunderstorms.
Khas Mahal, Agra
Attraction type: Architectural building
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