History of Goa’s Ganesh Chaturthi | Ancient Ganesh worship in Goa | Ban on chaturthi

This Yugaantar Goa documentary explores the forgotten history of Ganesh Chaturthi in Goa — from its ancient roots, through the Portuguese ban, to the way our ancestors preserved this festival in silence and faith. ⚠️ Disclaimer ⚠️ This video is created for educational and research purposes by Yugaantar Goa. The information presented is based on historical sources, archival records, books, and academic research. We do not intend to hurt the sentiments of any community, religion, or individual. Our aim is to highlight Goa’s cultural heritage and the untold stories of our ancestors. Books used Mitragotri, V. R. Socio-Cultural History of Goa: From the Bhojas to the Vijayanagar. Panaji: Institute Menezes Braganza, 1999. Pereira, Rui Gomes. Hindu Temples and Deities. , 2000. Couto, Maria Aurora. The Heritage of Govapuri. Panaji: Directorate of Art and Culture, Government of Goa, 2010. ⸻ Journalism & Local News Sources Herald Goa. “Goa History: Ganesh Chaturthi in Goa; Traditions, Rituals and Community Spirit That Define the Festival.” Herald Goa, August 26, 2025. https://www.heraldgoa.in/goa/goa/goa-... Navhind Times. “Ganesh Chaturthi – The Goan Way.” Zest Magazine, July 25, 2025. https://www.navhindtimes.in/2024/09/0... Navhind Times. “The Enigma of Ganesh Chaturthi Festivities in Goa.” Buzz Magazine, August 13, 2025. https://www.navhindtimes.in/2024/09/0... Navhind Times. “Goa, Goans, and Ganesh Chaturthi.” Panorama, September 8, 2024. https://www.navhindtimes.in/2024/09/0... Times of India (Goa). “Paper Ganapati: Not a Colonial Compulsion, but a Modern Choice.” September 1, 2014. https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/c... Times of India (Goa). “Spotlight on Community Spirit as Goa Celebrates Chaturthi.” September 12, 2021. https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/c... Department of Tourism, Government of Goa. “Ganesh Chaturthi: A Joyous Celebration of Community and Tradition in Goa.” Accessed 2025. https://goatourism.gov.in/blog-list/g... Incredible Goa. “Goa’s Ganesha – A Believer of Family.” Incredible Goa (magazine/website), 2025. https://www.incrediblegoa.org/cover-s... ⸻ Academic & Cultural-Historical Sources Directorate of Art and Culture, Government of Goa. “Chavath – A Cult of Nature Worship.” Accessed 2025. https://www.artandculture.goa.gov.in/... Wikipedia. “Goa Inquisition.” Last modified 2025. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Goa_Inq... ⸻ Scholarly Works & Research Papers Mandrekar, Devanand Chandrakant. “The Cultural Synthesis of Portuguese and Indian Musical Traditions in Goa: An Exploration of Music’s Role in Goa’s Rich Heritage and Identity.” Journal Article, Vol. 2, Issue 6 (June 2024). https://www.researchgate.net/publicat...