Indian Cultural Zatra

You will be guided to the Hindu village and given an option to change into Indian outfits, ladies dress in saris and men in dhoties. Thereafter a visit to two / three famous Temples, namely Shri Mangeshi, Goddess Mahalsa and Goddess Shantadurga, with a brief stop at the fort of Chatrupati Shivaji Maharaj and later arrive at the fairytale venue of Indian Cultural Zatra, at Hillbillies Restaurant in Ponda.

Hillbillies is set up amidst sylvan sierra, a furlong from the Ponda - Margao highway, in Ponda. Ensconced atop a hillock surrounded by luxuriant Nature, styled with Goan ambience and designed to enlighten your spirits and meet your tastes.

Ponda , offers not only physical contrast of coastal Goa but also a cultural one with the Hindu village settlements wrapped around it. Ponda as you see it now, was once a dense forest thinly populated. Being under the new conquest of the Portuguese this town has been undisturbed of its rich cultural heritage. When the Muslims and later Portuguese came to Goa , they set forth destroying temples. The faith of the people was so strong that they fled with their deities from various parts of Goa into this forest, constructing new Temples to install their deities. Thus we have Ponda emerging as the core of Hindu religion in Goa .

Hence to feel India in Goa , a visit to Ponda and the Indian Cultural Zatra, is the one and only place, that can give you both, the right ambience and the insight into the true Indian Cultural Heritage. The two hours program, " Indian Cultural Zatra" itself consists of various legends and beliefs, put forth in the form of music, dance, and drama, with a detailed commentary by and experienced Cultural Guide.

The troupes comprise of renowned artists from various parts of India , who bring with them the legendary Culture of their locality in the form of dance, music and drama. These dancers have the distinction of having represented India abroad, on a culture exchange basis. This is a unique program to be staged on a commercial basis, under one roof. The program is spilt into two halves, and during the interval, a scrumptious Indian Dinner will be served in a typical Indian Style. During the program, you will be free to participate in the dances, and carry fond memories of this occasion.

Address:
Hillbillies,
Tisk, Ponda - Goa