Chovoth begins in Goa amid chants, colours and eco-friendly traditions
PANAJI: (Sep 14) Quiet coastal villages and hinterland hamlets in Goa erupted in joyous celebration, as families gathered to welcome Lord Ganesha for the beloved festival of Chovoth, which began on Monday.
Rooted in age-old traditions, Chovoth sees entire hamlets coming together to craft elaborate eco-friendly altars called ‘matoli’, share indigenous produce, and celebrate a deep bond with nature.
In the days leading up to the festival, families returned to their hometowns from across the country to their ancestral homes. Houses were cleaned and adorned with elaborate ‘matoli’ canopies, intricately hung with seasonal fruits, wild vegetables, and flowers gathered from forests.
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