Colva is a small village in south Goa on the shores of the Arabian Sea. It lies 39 km away from Panaji, capital of the Indian state of Goa.
With 20 km of virgin white sands, palm fringed, and sun drenched beaches, Colva is the most loved beach of Goans.
Less quiet than it use to be, Over the years, many hotels and buildings have sprung from nowhere in Colva
The church in Colva is famous for its annual religious event, Fama of Menino Jesuse, Child Jesus since the 17th century. The predominantly Catholic community celebrates it on the third Monday of October every year. It is one of Goa’s most popular feasts and a big fair is held on the occasion
At evening time Colva Beach is strewn with silver carpets of bangdde (mackerels) that can be seen shimmering on the golden sands for drying.
Fishermen’s trawlers can be seen in the moonlight anchored in a line offshore.
Celebrated on the third Monday of October every year, Fama of Menino Jesuse is among the most popular festivals of Goa.
The festivities start at eight in the morning to extend until nine in the evening. On the fama day, the miraculous image of Infant Jesus is specially brought down from the left side altar of the church, for public veneration and umao, kissing. The priest hurriedly passes by a long and virtually unending queue of devotees touching the statue to their lips.