The 13 best festivals, street fairs, and annual events in Panjim

It isn't Christmas without raave's. I have been coming here since i was a kid.... a special space filled with memories and warmth....

great place for Christmas decoration items! You can find almost everything here, and the quality is amazing!

Lovely hosts .. The reason pricing.

Best Christmas tree best offers and so many Christmas thing stuff

The quality of their Christmas decor cannot be matched with any other store in Panaji. Its definitely expensive, but worth the quality. From rugs, table runners, Christmas Trees, Christmas Wall Creepers, outdoor decor, lights, cribs, and so much more is fitted into this store. The sellers are not originally from Goa, they just rent the space every year during Christmas Season.

When is Christmas Yes it Sud be #Raave Exim Private Ltd. Super Amazing Place, " Last stop shop" I can call, Coz you get all that you want to make your Christmas Amazing. 5+100 Stars to you guys. Cheers.

One of the best shop at panjim. Its always been a lovely experience shopping at this place. The people are so nice to interact with and recently I got to know that their the product share is going for a social service. Remarkable and excellent.

Situated in the heart of Panaji Carnival bar and restaurant offers some lip-smackingly delicious Indo-Chinese cuisine. Based on the theme of Carnival it is decorated with carvinal masks giving the ambiance the Goan carnival vibe s. The staff are friendly and greet you with a smile. The service is impeccable and fast. We had 1. Chicken schezwan chilly: juicy chicken pieces tossed in schezwan sauce with and loaded with garlic is a must-try. Honey Ginger Chicken:. The chicken was coated with a sweet sauce and you could get the slight hint of ginger through the dish. The accompanying with a mild and refreshing salad. Chicken vindaloo: The taste of the chicken vindaloo with a spicy ginger-based gravy was close to the authentic Goan dish. The butter garlic naan was a perfect accompaniment to the main dish. Gulab Jamun with Ice cream: The perfect balance of the hot Gulab jamun with the creamy cold ice cream is perfect if you have a sweet tooth. The addition of pista provided a nice crunch to the dish.

Nice place to celebrate your special occasions. Good food and quantity at an affordable rates.

No Thali available so ordered Prawns Curry and Chonak Rawa Fry separately. Chonak was really fresh and tasty. But prawns curry lacks the authentic Goan taste. Need to improve on that.

A good restaurant with good food.

Good ambience, nice food and some great offers.

Nice ambience

• This church has beautiful, well-maintained architecture & offers a great view right in the heart of Panjim city. • As featured in many movies, it is an iconic place & definitely a must visit spot for sightseeing👍

I attended the mass on Sunday morning 8:15 am, a very quaint and quiet church amidst all the noisy tourist shuttling at the foot of the church. They conduct masses in English , Portuguese , mixed mass and even Marathi and Konkani. This structure still holds the history of the Portuguese invaders. There are multiple ways to getting to the church which i figured I wont tell here since tourists do tourist stuff! This church boasts friendly priests, short and sweet masses, and extremely kid friendly activities that the church is aiming to involve more. I pray this beautiful church continues holding its legacies for centuries to come.

Our Lady of the Immaculate Conception Church, Goa Iconic white church in Panjim. Famous for its beautiful zigzag staircases and Portuguese Baroque architecture. It's the heart of the city and offers great sunset views. A stunning, must-see landmark.

The Church of Our Lady of the Immaculate Conception in Panaji, Goa is a prominent landmark, often called the "crown of Panaji" due to its elevated position and striking white façade. Built in 1619 (though a chapel existed on the site since 1541), it's a stunning example of Portuguese Baroque architecture with a blend of Goan style. The church features a distinctive double zigzag staircase, added in the late 19th century, and houses the second-largest bell in Goa, salvaged from the ruins of the Church of Our Lady of Grace in Old Goa. Daily masses are held in English, Konkani, and Portuguese. The interior, while not overly extravagant, is colorful and features intricately carved altars. The church is beautifully illuminated at night and is a popular destination for both locals and tourists, especially during the Feast of the Immaculate Conception on December 8th. The church is easily accessible and offers panoramic views of Panaji. I visited on 4th August 2025

We visited Our Lady of the Immaculate Conception Church in Panjim, and it was truly a beautiful experience. The white church stands gracefully on a hill, offering a stunning view of the city. The architecture is elegant, and the atmosphere inside is calm and peaceful — perfect for taking a moment to sit and pray. We also took a lot of great photos around the church, especially with its famous zigzag stairs and scenic backdrop. The place looks even more magical in the evening when it’s beautifully lit up. Overall, a must-visit landmark in Goa — peaceful, photogenic, and full of charm. ✨

Visited the Our Lady of Immaculate Conception Church during my trip to Panjim, and it’s definitely one of the must-visit spots in the city. The bright white church with its beautiful zig-zag staircase looks stunning, especially against the blue Goan sky — a perfect place for photos! You can’t go inside the church, but the exterior itself is worth the visit. Built in the early 1600s, it’s one of the oldest churches in Goa and was originally a small chapel for sailors arriving from Lisbon

A beautiful and well-maintained church in Goa- Our Lady of Immaculate Church (a favourite destination of Bollywood directos). However, it got closed at 12:30 pm. It is advisable to check the opening and closing time on Google before visiting the church. If late, you will have to take photos outside the premises and as 3 crowded streets meet at this point, it's not advisable to pose for the photos here. There are shops nearby where you may get jewellery, clothes, purses, magnetic show pieces, belts, etc. at a very reasonable rate.

A different kind of beach in Goa. It is not a sand beach like other Goan beaches. It is a permanent structure near sea where you can enjoy the beauty of sea. Waves some time rise high to wet which is amazing. Lots of movies were also shoot here. A nice place to spend some time here with you travel Goa

Dona Paula is not a beach ⛱️ it's a view point , nice tourist spot of goa,, entry ticket price is. 50₹ to view point,, if you have enough time to spend in Goa you can consider, other wise better to invest your time elsewhere,,,

Day and Night view Of Dono Paula Beach view point and Its once of the best place to visit and Enjoy the Experience of nature with wind and Sound of water .

Dona Paula Beach is a small yet charming beach located just a few kilometers from Panaji, Goa. It’s known for its peaceful setting, scenic views, and the famous viewpoint that overlooks the meeting point of the Mandovi and Zuari rivers with the Arabian Sea. Though not very large, the beach has a special local charm. The water is calm, making it suitable for swimming, boating, and other light water sports. You’ll often find small stalls selling local snacks, coconuts, and souvenirs, giving it a lively Goan touch without feeling overcrowded. The Dona Paula viewpoint above the beach offers a stunning panoramic view — especially during sunrise or sunset — making it a favorite spot for photography lovers. You can also spot fishing boats, colorful shacks, and the statue of Dona Paula, which adds a touch of local history and mystery to the place. During weekends and tourist seasons, it can get a bit crowded, but weekdays are peaceful and perfect for quiet relaxation. It’s not as commercial as Miramar or Calangute, which makes it ideal for visitors looking for a calm, local beach experience.

Located around 7kms from Panjim, Dona Paula is one of the most popular tourist hangouts in Goa famous for its vast stretch of beach. The small beach is also popular as the Lover's Paradise and features a jetty (Dona Paula Jetty) adjacent to it, which provides a beautiful view of the Arabian Sea and Mormugao harbour. The Dona Paula is named after then Goa Viceroy's daughter Dona Paula de Menezes in honour of her tragic love story. Dona Paula Beach also is the meeting point of the Zuari and Mandovi Rivers and is beautified by fronds of palm trees breaking the silvery shimmer of the beach sand. The beach is popular for the host of water sports. Dona Paula is also popular as a shooting site. A few of famous Bollywood films have been shot here. Popular names like Singham and Ek Duje ke Liye etc have been shot here.

Awesome view in evening. Little crowded though but its a worth visiting if you in Goa.

Good place to visit you may also enjoy view without ticket Out side lemon water have fare prices

The 54th International Film Festival of India (IFFI) commenced with a grand opening ceremony at the Dr. Shyama Prasad Mukherjee Indoor Stadium in Panaji, Goa, on Monday evening. Union Minister for Information and Broadcasting (I&B), Youth Affairs and Sports Anurag Singh Thakur inaugurated the nine-day festival along with Goa Chief Minister Dr. Pramod Sawant, Minister of State (MoS) for I&B Dr. L. Murugan, MoS for Tourism Shripad Naik, actor and MP Sunny Deol, and other dignitaries. Several prominent Indian and international film personalities also graced the event.

Very nice place . Must visit 😍

It was a nice place. We had a meet up programme here. Seminars were held. Nice place for small crowd of 200-300. Even the food here was very nice.

it's a lovely place got to learn a lott about cinema and filmmaking at IFFI

It's just getting boring. The topics, the variety, the volunteers there's no activeness. There's a dull feeling.

iffi- film festival 2021 wonderfully hosted this year...it's like festival of lights n hope for a better 2021.

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Hi santa Rita peeps. I have been an usually visitor here either in person or order online. And often enjoy the good food. But couple of times I had a bad experience. But this time I had to post it as I had ordered a chicken costeleta with bread. And to my suprise i found a steel fine wire in it... It seems to be a steel scrub string. I'm really shocked by the carelessness of the staff. Imagine a kid eating that and swallowing it. It's would be an emergency medical situation and even fatal. This is not excusable guys. So please a request to check the orders or food before serving it.

I've visited this café multiple times and have always enjoyed the food, but I had a disappointing experience on my most recent visit. I decided to dine in, and unfortunately, the service was slow — my order of 2 croquettes and 2 beef chops took over an hour to prepare. When the food finally arrived, the beef chops were stale and cold, not at all what I had come to expect. I don’t want to damage the reputation of your brand, but I think it’s important to be honest and share my experience. Hopefully, this can help improve the service for future customers. Thank you for your attention to this matter.

Another cozy place located in the internal part of the outskirts of Panjim in Odlem bhaat Taleigao. Probably one amongst the few rare remaining places dishing up some traditional Goan Portuguese food in and around the Panjim city limits, it may feel a little heavier on the pockets for those who prefer the gaado style cutlet paos etc, but the coziness and ambience is worth that little extra premium. And ofcourse the food too is right up there like the good old glory days.

If you wanna have An Authentic Experience with some amazing Goan Portuguese menu then you should definitely head to none other then Santa Rita Cafe, this cafe gives you a nostalgic feeling of old Goan Portuguese ❤A must to visit! 🔥

I have tasted many of their dishes and believe me, all of them were delicious. The standouts for me were the sausage emapanadas and the bacalhau com nata and the bacalhau Gomes Sa. These special dishes need to be ordered at least a day in advance and you can be assured of mouth watering delights. Do try it out for yourselves!

Ordered in today for the first time from here and was such a bummer. The bolo sans rival has Mold!! There was no castor sugar on toucinho do ceu! The Serradurra is like water! The sausage pulao wasn’t tasty and super pricy!! I have had far better sausage pulao at half the price! The one star is for the decent pork solatulem and great Goan bread! Do not recommend this place at all!

You can find out the popularity of a place from the number of customers purchasing stuff from it either offline or online. This place has absolutely no activity. Most of the time they hardly have anything. Afternoons their shelves are empty and no one knows when they display their stuff. Unlike places like Romeo's Pastries, 31 de Janeiro in Panjim, there are never beelines here to show there is any demand for their stuff. Chances are therefore high, as a number of reviews point out, that they sell you stale, inedible stuff. Worst of all is that Santa Rita's owners seem least bothered to face the competition and satisfy their customers.

The product quality is consistently outstanding, exceeding my expectations every time" or "The quality of the product was excellent"Pricing is fair and transparent ,so do visit the shop,to buy a Christmas trees and decoration items 🎁 🎄🦌

I recently visited Roy’s Wonderland, and it was a magical experience! The selection of Christmas tree decorations is absolutely fantastic—so many unique and beautiful pieces to choose from. The staff were incredibly helpful and friendly, offering great suggestions and making the whole shopping process enjoyable. Whether you're looking for classic ornaments or something more modern, Roy’s Wonderland has it all. I left the store feeling inspired and ready to make this holiday season extra special. Highly recommend for anyone looking to add some festive charm to their home!

"Roys Wonderland is the best place in Goa for Christmas decor! Their selection is unique, festive, and reasonably priced. The store has a magical vibe, and the team goes above and beyond to help customers. Highly recommend for all your holiday decoration needs!"

I recently visited Roy's Wonderland and loved it! The variety of Christmas decorations was impressive, from traditional ornaments to unique handcrafted pieces. The staff was friendly and helpful, making my shopping experience enjoyable. Overall, it’s a fantastic spot for anyone looking to enhance their holiday decor. I left with a cart full of festive finds!

One of the best places to purchase Christmas trees and other ornaments !! Highly recommended..

Quality in peak !!! Good staff Communication… They Always got some unique Products per year. Happy Place for buying Christmas Decorations Things !💝 Do Visit And Make Your Christmas Prosperous With Love #royswonderland🎄

Last Time I will purchased Christmas decorations things on this show room (Roys wonderland) 🤗....This is One of the AMAZING SHOW ROOM 😍...I like to the service boys they are great team to handling coustomer🤝.... They are give worthy product for cheapest cost 🎉🎄🎁...I am waiting to great openings for this season 🕺

Hotel ambience was very nice enjoyed tasty food and service experience was excellent.

It is a very old church .good to visit there is too Saint Xavier's 600 year old mummy

Beautiful place. Must visit.

Overwhelming because of the ancient structure but be prepared for the Goa temperature specially if you're not used to humidity. Try to time your visit off season to lake your visit pleasant.

Good religious place.

Small chapel, very peaceful

Beautiful historic and Holy place to visit in old goa.. Dont miss to see the miracle of St Francis Xavier body which has been preserved till date

The Shantadurga Temple in Santa Cruz, Goa, is a serene and awe-inspiring place that truly captures the essence of spirituality and devotion. Nestled amidst lush greenery and surrounded by a peaceful ambience, this temple is a must-visit for anyone seeking a spiritual retreat in the vibrant state of Goa. From the moment you enter the temple premises, you are greeted by a sense of tranquility and reverence. The magnificent architecture, adorned with intricate carvings and vibrant colors, showcases the rich cultural heritage of Goa. The temple's dedicated staff members are friendly and welcoming, always ready to assist visitors with their queries and offer insights into the temple's history and significance. The main deity of the temple is Shri Shantadurga Devi, the goddess of peace and harmony. The idol, beautifully crafted and embellished with gold and precious stones, exudes a divine aura that instantly uplifts your spirit. The sanctum sanctorum, where the deity resides, is a place of intense energy and devotion. Observing the rituals and prayers performed by the priests is a captivating experience that allows visitors to connect with their inner selves.

Great temple with beautiful vibes there. Really enjoyed it and it was a good experience altogether. There is also a mahaganpati temple near this temple. Must visit and get blessed. It comes under south goa.

This is very beautiful, cool place to visit & pray,also jagrut devsthan

Annual festival to visit place were deity idol found cancelled for two consecutive years due to Corona.

Cold and peaceful environment to rest mind and pray and lovely environment

Jagrut Devasthan managed by commited people.

Very old temple south indian class

An amazing place for those who are Art lovers 😍

A great place... beautiful display of art 💓 must visit

Very nice and creative pathway...loved it

Beautiful place of art

Very nice

Beautiful art.

Very limited Art

Overall the experience is good.

Awesome fantastic superb experience. Very helpful staff Ameya and Florence. Located at main Panjim market.

Very nice experience.

Good offers available at the store also good staff is very friendly

Trust Mr. Florence for an excellent service here. Calm, composed and super helpful. Kudos 👍🏼

Good ranges and best offers. Staff was trand and knowledgeable. Very good service

Good service,good products and everything is good.

Learned alot from here .Really good event

Super

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