Goa’s culture is deeply influenced by Portuguese culture. There is a strong bond between Christian and Hindu communities. Both the communities participates and enjoy the same festivals and share the same coustoms. In Goan there are many differences between the habits and conduct of each group.

Every year more than one million visitors visits Goa. The traditional life of Goa is disappearing very rapidly. It is quite amazing that there are very few families and communities who really observe the ritual as others do not.

Marriage:
The same process is undertaken by both Christian and
Hindu communities to choose a suitable partner for a son or daughter. Dowries are still given in weddings by bride’s family in both the communities. Intercaste marriages are more acceptable if there is a good dowry given by the bride’s family. The wedding ceremony is a lengthy and a noisy affair. There are manuy ritual held at the time of marriage like Kanyadana, while water and silver coins are poured over the clasped hands of bride and groom. And then the final ritual Saptapadi takes place in which the couple walks around the sacred fire.