Goa enters into the Shigmo mood

Goa has entered into Shigmo fervor. Traditional Shigmo is celebrated with enthusiasm is being celebrated across Goa beating Dhol and tashe. Watch the glimpses of Shigmo festivities in Ponda and tribal Shigmo at Barcem in Quepem taluka.

 Ponda Shigmotsav Samitte kicked off its annual Shigmo celebration after seeking blessings of goddess Mhalasa Narayani.  Various programs were organised by shigmotsav samittee 

Tribes  celebrated its traditional shigmo in Barcem Quepem following its year old tradition. The Shigmo started after offering 'Naman' on village maand a holy place.

The  a group of villagers called 'Mel' goes around nearby villages and perform traditional tonya khel, chaurang and talgadi. The Mel goes door to door where people offer them money, jaggery and coconuts.