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Deccan Herald
18-05-2025
- Business
- Deccan Herald
Goa, not just about beaches but a divine land for self-realisation: Pramod Sawant
"The Sanatan culture and the Shankhnad Mahotsav will revitalise the state's economy and boost cultural tourism' the Goa CM said.
Hindustan Times
18-05-2025
- Hindustan Times
Goa land for yoga, cows, not pleasure, says chief minister Pramod Sawant
Pramod Sawant, Goa's chief minister, said on Saturday that the coastal state – which draws tourists from all across the world for its casinos, coasts and party culture – isn't the land of pleasure but the land of yoga, devotion and cows. Addressing an event in Goa on Saturday, the BJP politician said Goa is much more than a bhog bhoomi (the land of pleasure). He described it as a "yog bhoomi (land of devotion and yoga) and go-mata bhoomi (land of cows). "Earlier, whenever people used to come to Goa, they used to think that this is bhog bhoomi (land of pleasure). But, this is not bhog bhoomi, it is yog bhoomi (land of devotion and yoga) instead. This is go-mata here, there is the ashram of Sanatan Sanstha as well," he was quoted as saying by India Today. Pramod Sawant further said Goa's culture and ancient temples have become a major draw for tourists, who earlier visited the coastal state for 'sun, sand and sea'. He said the temples in Goa are not under government control and instead are managed by the local communities that have maintained age-old traditions. 'In the past, people visited Goa to witness sun, sand, and sea. That has changed now. Tourists are arriving here to experience our rich culture and grand temples,' he said at the 'Shankhnad Mahotsav' organised by Sanatan Sanstha at Ponda. Sawant said Goa has the cleanest and most beautiful temples, which have become an attraction for visitors. 'The government has no involvement in the management of the temples in the state,' he added. He praised the Sanstha, headquartered in Ramnathi village in North Goa, for 'making people spiritually conscious' and promoting Sanatan Dharma through various platforms. People have started coming to Goa for spiritual experiences, he added. With inputs from PTI
Time of India
17-05-2025
- Politics
- Time of India
Not just for sun & sea, people now come to Goa for temples, culture: CM
Panaji : CM Pramod Sawant said on Saturday that Goa is a 'yog bhumi' (land of yoga) and not a 'bhog bhumi' (land of enjoyment). He said that initially, people came to Goa for the sun, sand, and sea, but today, they visit for the temples and culture. Addressing over 14,000 people at the Sanatan Rashtra Shankhnad Mahotsav, he said that anyone who wants to see beautiful and clean temples must come to Goa. He also said that the Sanatan Sanstha has created awareness about Hindutva. 'Whenever people come to Goa, they think Goa is a 'bhog bhumi'. This is not 'bhog bhumi', but this is ' yog bhumi '. This is cow bhumi and Parshuram bhumi,' he said. He also said that those who have come to Goa to attend the mahotsav would create awareness about temples and culture in their states, which will help boost tourism and the economy of Goa. Sawant also said that there is no govt involvement in managing temple affairs. 'Local villagers and committees are responsible for the management of temples in Goa . In every village in Goa, we have gods like Shankar, Shantadurga, and Sattari,' he said. He also said that Goa is the only state in India that follows a common civil code, and that the people of the state are proud of it. He also said that state govt pays Rs 80 per cow to protect it from slaughter. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Giao dịch vàng với sàn môi giới tin cậy IC Markets Đăng ký Undo Union minister of state State Shripad Naik said that today, the country is facing attacks from outsiders and called for national unity. 'To move ahead, the programme organised by Sanatan Sanstha will give us direction to make India a cultural country. We know what Sanatan rashtra and Hindu rashtra are. Sanatan rashtra means no injustice to anybody, and we will achieve this purpose. We all will work to make this a Hindu rashtra,' he said. Devkinandan Thakur, a spiritual leader, said that the movement to make a Hindu rashtra has kicked off from Goa, with the Shankhnad Mahotsav. 'Goa was known for tourism and casinos. Just now, I came to know that around 70-75% of those who live in Goa are Hindus. I have discussed this, and we have to promote this. Goa is not just to sit on the beach but to worship Shankar and Lord Parshuram,' he said. He also stated that all those who have come to attend the mahotsav have the purpose of making a Hindu rashtra. 'Everyone wants a Hindu rashtra, and it is important to think like that,' he said.
