Goa comes alive with Tripurari Poornima; here's all you need to know about it

Goans of Vithalapur in Sanquelim celebrated Tripurari Poornima with great pride and enthusiasm lit up with colour devotion and festive joy with great pride and enthusiasmThe festivities commenced with a sacred procession dedicated to Lord Shri Krishna creating an atmosphere filled with devotion A graceful palkhi procession of Shree Vitthal Rakhumai followed setting a deeply spiritual tone for the evening Beautifully choreographed cultural performances showcased Goarsquos vibrant traditions drawing applause from all presentThe traditional Boat Show once again stood out as the main attraction with exquisitely crafted boats illuminating the waters honouring Goarsquos rich maritime legacy As the evening progressed the symbolic lsquoTripurasur Vadhrsquo presentation captivated audiences retelling the revered legend associated with this festival The celebration concluded with the release of lsquoSarangarsquo lighting up the night sky in a magnificent displaySpeaking on the occasion state CM Dr Sawant stated ldquoTripurari Poornima reflects the creativity and cultural devotion of our people This year the first second and third winning boats will be preserved and displayed at Ravindra Bhavan or Kala Academy allowing national and international visitors to appreciate this unique Goan art form As we move toward Viksit Bharat 2047 and Viksit Goa 2037 we must encourage youth participation in art and culture alongside innovation technology and research The contribution of Yuva Shakti is vital to shaping a progressive and culturally enriched Goa I am confident that our young people will come forward to carry these traditions forward while embracing new opportunities for growthrdquoRohan A Khaunte Minister for Tourism shared ldquoTripurari Poornima is an important celebration that reflects the spiritual and cultural depth of Goa Festivals like this take visitors beyond beaches and into our riverine traditions community stories and devotional heritage Each year the Department undertakes thematic deacutecor and curated galleries to elevate the experience for both residents and travellers As we continue to promote spiritual tourism our focus remains on strengthening community participation and offering experiences that are authentic meaningful and rooted in Goarsquos identityrdquoDr Premendra Shet MLA amp Chairman Goa State Horticultural Corporation Ltd who was also present stated ldquoTripurari Poornima reflects the essence of our traditions and the joy it brings to communities The Government continues to organise meaningful programmes that celebrate culture and help enhance the overall happiness index of our people Such festivals strengthen bonds encourage participation and bring pride to local communitiesrdquoKedar J Naik who is the MLA and Chairman of GTDC remarked ldquoTripurari Poornima beautifully showcases Goarsquos traditions through art music and community participation GTDC has also beautified the festival site through painting and aesthetic enhancements to provide a welcoming ambience This festival brings people together and offers visitors an enriching cultural experience GTDC is pleased to support initiatives that highlight our unique identity and promote responsible tourismrdquoDr Chandrakant Shetye MLA amp Chairman Goa Infotech Corporation Ltd said ldquoTripurari Poornima is truly a celebration of artistic expression devotion and community participation The enthusiasm of the participants and the support of the community make this festival truly special We will continue to encourage cultural events that celebrate local talent and bring economic opportunities to our peoplerdquoKedar Naik Director of Tourism added ldquoTripurari Poornima continues to strengthen Goarsquos festival calendar by showcasing traditions that are deeply rooted in community life We remain focused on creating wellcurated cultural experiences that enhance visitor engagement