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CONTENTS CONTENTS CREDITS EDITORIAL COVER STORY THE COLONIAL HOUSES OF GOA FOCUS BREXIT - GOANS MUST GET TO KNOW THIS FEATURE WORLD’S MOST EXPENSIVE TRAIN TO RUN ON GOAN TRACKS

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Dear Readers Goa was ruled by the Portuguese for more than 4 centuries and hence the influence of Portuguese Culture and custom is more visible in the state. The colonial houses of Goa were built during the Portuguese regime in Goa by the Portuguese rulers and these houses depicts the legacy of Goa which had kept its marks in the Goan architecture in the 450 years of the Portuguese rule.

The Colonial architecture is an identity of the Portuguese regime in Goa. It embosses their style of the architecture. The tourists visiting Goa is more interested in taking a look at its tradition and culture and the colonial houses which plays the major role in the Goa’s legacy. Even when the outsiders invest into the properties in Goa they prefer to go for the colonial houses instead of gong for the news constructions.

As mentioned in the article, one of the legacies is the long period of Portuguese colonization which is still quite in evident and that is the magnificent architecture of the traditional mansions of the Goan gentry. Goa can perhaps claims to be the only place on an Indian subcontinent where houses dating back to the 1700s are still in pristine condition and still inhabited by generations of the original owners. Unlike the other colonial powers in India, the Portuguese managed to leave a much more visible mark on the residential architecture of the area they ruled. The British and the French left their mark on the architecture of huge buildings such as assemblies and railway stations which have since become landmarks of the period.

In their 450 years of the reign in Goa the Portuguese had built residential houses reflecting a style which is hardly found elsewhere on the Indian subcontinent. These magnificent palatial houses inspired by European architectural style are still found in Goa today and known as the colonial architecture. Although they are confined to the rural areas such as Chandor and Loutolim. An exception is the commercial town of Margao, which still has some fabulous houses in its Borda area. These mansions were built in an era which saw the Portuguese raking in a handsome profit from their trading colonies in Africa and South America. Interestingly, the owners were not usually Portuguese noblemen, but wealthy Goan merchants and high-ranking officials who were granted land by the Portuguese.

Although the colonial houses known as the a Portuguese architecture but they were built by the local Goans and the material and techniques used in the construction of such houses were usually local while the furnishings and decorations came from all around the world. The walls and pillars were built of red laterite stone and local wood while the roof was overlaid with terracotta tiles from Mangalore. Inside there is the fine porcelain from China and Macau, cut glass and mirrors from Venice, chandeliers from Belgium and tapestries from Portugal. The exquisite furniture was carved from rosewood by the local craftsmen.

The colonial houses remains as the legacy of Portuguese rule in Goa and it will remain that will always.

Rest all the features are in place and there are more added features in this issue. If you wish to leave any valuable suggestion please go ahead and send us your suggestions on goaprism@gmail.com

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The legacy of Goa lays in its colonial custom & culture inuenced by the 450 years of Portuguese regime. The colonial architecture is the identity of the same. Goa has always been the subject to most visited place by the tourists from the world over. It's tradition, custom and culture have always been shared through the generations.

Everybody visiting Goa would always want to explore its tradition and culture more. Many have decided to settle down in this place. But now Goa is seeking the special status and that would mean to avoid any further encroachment from the outsiders. The picture may be different then.

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This is a popular lake in Goa in the vicinity of the Gopinath Temple.

The lake is also called as the Bubbles Lake or the tank of bubbles.

According to the legends, the lake has bubbles because of the magic of a local deity. However, scientists say that the bubbles are formed due to sulphur dioxide or limestone or methane. However, it is commonly observed that the bubbles become all the more vibrant as you clap with a loud noise.

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Susanne Khan was been in the news for quite some time with the controversy of Separation from Hrithik and her regular short trips to Goa. Sometimes chilling out with friends on the Goan beaches otherwise getting involved in some really serious business.

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Goa Prism's presentation- a Fashion & Lifestyle Column “DIVAnee” by TV anchor and performer Ruchika Davar. A self-proclaimed lifetime student of fashion, style and trend spotting- she has travelled across many countries and loves to collect everything fashionable from clothes, make-up, accessories & home accents. She likes to refer to her collection as her library because it's as important to her as books are to academicians. She has previously written columns for Delhi Midday & the Herald apart from presenting lifestyle and film related TV shows on many channels.

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