Thursday, June 24, 2010

San Joao 2010 Goa


VIVA SAN JOAO

Come 24th June every year, its Celebration time in Goa, its "San Jao". It is said that on this day St John the Baptist took a leap in his mother's womb. This leap was considered to be a leap of joy. This festival derives its name from the saint and people celebrate this day by jumping into lakes, wells and rivers across the state. Traditionally this is a time where newly wed sons-in-law celebrate at their mothers-in-law's house. On this occasion the mother presents the daughter a basket full of fruits to be taken their new home and then they are distributed to friends, relatives and neighbours. Young as well as the old take part in the "San Jao" Festivities.












































Thats the prize that I won at San Joao celebrations

5 comments:

  1. A terrific set of photographs.

    Excellent shooting !

    a prize too... what was the actual prize in that fancy gift wrapped packet ?


    And what a set of beauties you have clicked !!

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  2. Thanks Anoop!!
    It was a awesome evening spent with you guys at Siolim.
    I ended up expected and left with a prize
    Viva San Joao
    Goa Rocks
    Cheers!!!!

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  3. Wow Rohan,
    Good pics :)
    Wish you happy monsoon :)
    Cheers!

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  4. Great pics Rohan. After seeing, feels like i was there.

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  5. Good shots Rohan, although I don't look happy in our pic. What was the prize?

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