panjim tourism

Mala maruti temple: Abhishek khandeparkar c16-149 One more interesting place in panjim is the mala temple.This temple is of lord hanuma or maruti.This temple is at such a location that it can be seen from various places in the city eg.this temple can be seen from the panjim bridge.It is roughly at a distace of 3-4 kms from bus stand. The temple is one the best architectural marvels of the city.It has a shape of a Rath i.e a horse cart used by ancient lords.This can be noticed since there are two large wheels made at either side of the temple. The way to this temple includes many stairs.The temple is painted orange which is a holy colour according to hindu mythology.

Panjim market: Abhishek khandeparkar c16-149 one of the many places to visit is panjim market.This is such a place that you can buy anything from stationery,vegetables, and fish too! There are 2 market buildings i.e old and new.The new market is a 2 floor complex.Once you enter you can see fruit vendors sitting in row opposite to each other.Here you can buy fresh fruits like mangoes,apples etc.Also there  are many flower sellers on the left side when you enter. Old market has all the clothes,shoe sellers.Here there are small small shops selling many products.

  Kala Academy is prominent cultural centre run by b the Government of Goa,in Goa,India.situated at campal,panjim ,it is registered as a society as a society and was started in February 1970 . the building was designed by  charles correa .it played the role of being an "apex body to develop music drama fine art,folk art,literature etc and there by promote cultural unity of Goa. funded by the Government of Goa, the centre offers training through its  faculty, and also organises festivals, competition , exhibitions,workshops,seminars, and other programmes related to various form of the local arts .it has a general council of 28 members,a 14-member Executive board and advisory committees for various sections. FROM:PARVEJ .R.HAVALDAR C16-345