Shimga
Shimga is a traditional folk festival celebrated in the Indian state of Goa. It typically falls in the month of Chaitra, which corresponds to mid-April according to the Gregorian calendar. The festival marks the end of the harvest season and the arrival of spring. It is a time of joy, feasting, and communal celebration.
The central ritual of Shimga involves the burning of an effigy, often made of straw and depicting
Shimga is also a time for families to come together and share traditional Goan delicacies. Preparations often