Ancient Churches in Goa – India of Portuguese Era

A name which arouses on every person when he thinks of holidays is GOA. The beautiful and enchanting tourist destination. Though Goa being the smallest state of INDIA, thousands of people are attracted ...

Liberation and Satyagraha Movement : Photos of Goa

Here is the collection of some of the photos of Goa during pre-liberation days. Photos shows the Portuguese troops, their trainings, preparation to fight against the Indian army, freedom movement and demonstration ...

Goa Liberation Videos : 1961

Goa celebrates 19th December as “Liberation Day“. On this day in December 1963, Goa’s freedom struggle against Portuguese was ended on winning note with Operation Vijay launched by Indian ...

Portuguese India (Goa) Stamp Collection

This is a small collection of postage stamps of Goa during Portuguese rule on Goan territory.  Most of these Portuguese  stamps are of 19th and 20th century.

Goan History – Timeline of Historical Events in Goa

History of Goa Goa was nicknamed the Pearl of the Orient by medieval sailors. But before that it was Govapuri, a port-habitation on the river Mandovi. Even before, this palimpsest was home to the Dravidians. ...

Goa History – ‘Novas Conquistas’ (The New Conquests)

In 1741, the Marathas invaded Bardez and Salcete and threatened the city of Goa itself. Fortunately for the Portuguese, a new viceroy, the Marquis of Lourical arrived with substantial reinforcements and ...

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