Shigmo Festival

Shigmo is the name of spring Festival celebrated in Goa state. It is also known as Shishirotsava and it is the biggest Hindu folk festival.  The festival also depicts the Goan life in traditional folk dances like Ghode Modni, Goff, and Fugdi, performed in troupes along the procession, passing through the streets that are lit up with colorful décor.

It was traditionally celebrated as the homecoming of the warriors who had left their homes and families at the end of Dusshera to fight invaders. The festival also marks celebration of harvesting of crop and also coincides with Holi.