Shigmo Festival Goa 2025
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The Shigmo Festival in Goa 2025 is more than just a celebration; it’s an explosion of colors, tradition, and cultural pride. If you thought Goa was just about beaches and nightlife, think again. Every spring, the state transforms into a dazzling spectacle of parades, folk dances, and mythological floats, honoring its deep-rooted Hindu traditions.
The festival is deeply tied to Hindu epics like the Ramayana and Mahabharata, which are brought to life through thematic floats and performances. You'll see massive handcrafted floats depicting scenes from the Ramayana, Mahabharata, and Goan folklore. Many of the floats are actually interactive performances, with actors in traditional costumes reenacting stories of gods, warriors, and legendary heroes.
This year the festival will be celebrated from March 15 to March 29, with grand parades will be held at Panaji, Margao, Vasco, and Mapusa. Expect streets bathed in gulal, high-energy dhol-tasha, and intricately designed floats that bring ancient legends to life.
The Shigmo festival in Goa is held on various dates and locations. Here are the details:
| March 15 Ponda | March 16 Margao |
| March 17 Quepem | March 18 Shiroda & Curchorem |
| March 19 Dharbandora | March 20 Calangute |
| March 21 Vasco | March 22 Panaji |
| March 23 Mapusa & Sanguem | March 24 Mandrem & Canacona |
| March 25 Pernem | March 26 Valpoi & Cuncolim |
| March 27 Bicholim | March 28 Sanquelim |
| March 29 Porvorim |
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