Krishi Mahotsav or Krishi Mela 2010 Organised by Directorate of Agriculture. It’s an annual event to help the local farmers (remote hilly areas etc mainly from the south) to exhibit their produce and sale.
We read about it that this year it’s going to take place on 9th Nov till 11th at Margao. What we didn’t know was where exactly in Margao it’s taking place? So, we got down at Margao KTC bus Stand and took another city bus to Margao city. Straight went to Lohia Maidan near Marliz/ La Marina. Then we went to enquire at ZAO office situated at communidade building there. We were told it’s at SGPDA ground or near Osia Cinema. So, we are back to KTC bus stand. The event is really beautiful with mini hut like stalls. displaying their farm produce including fruits, bottled products, bamboo products, dry fruits, seeds etc. Looks very authentic and beautiful but how could we get access to the stalls? Thanks to the morning November rains which played spoilsport. The ground was soaky ‘chek-chek’ all over with red mud. One could not get closer to the stalls without dipping his footwear about 1-2 inch deep red mud. Those wearing track shoes etc, it was virtually inaccessible for them unless he didn’t mind going home with painted shoes. Leave alone the exhibition areas, even the existing ‘katcha’ road, linked to main road NH17 was inaccessible. Two of my group stayed out so did many (I also saw two teenage sons in a family of 5 who refused to enter..) I made it so that I can take pics. When come out, we washed out feet and foot wear at the nearby flowing stream which is in front of the venue. When we were at it, many car/bus drivers from NH17 hooted at us (we reacted saying FO) (we also had one lady friend in our group) The dept could have temporarily covered the ground area with ‘Madda Chutt’ttam jitim or suklolin’ (coconut palm leaves dry or green laying double or treble) Hopefully, the situation will improve today, atleast by noon as there was no sign of rain till 12.30pm (may have rained from 5-10am). Please do visit mela or the show, if in Goa, as I am sure you will see some (open till 11th Nov.2010) of the items you never seen or never heard of before. I bought my favourite ‘Ponnsa Satam’ Rs.20 each paket but she had no papers to wrap nor any bags. Two of the four I ate in the bus which took about an hour to reach home (local bus not shuttle, as shuttle don't stop at our palce) OK let’s see the pics which I have hand-picked, out of so many. I have covered almost entirely despite of the reported unfavourable situation.. The dept. even abandoned or cancel it's morning inaugural ceremony due to the ground situation. Huge stage set up also seen. A video clip may also come soon The pics Look who’s welcoming you? Dudi (Pumpkin) http://www.flickr.com/photos/joegoauk32/5161363402/ Just smile say Bimlam http://www.flickr.com/photos/joegoauk32/5161363948/ Addsoram (Tender cocnuts) http://www.flickr.com/photos/joegoauk32/5160755677/ http://www.flickr.com/photos/joegoauk32/5161359306/ Khazur ?? (Dates??) Palm fruit http://www.flickr.com/photos/joegoauk32/5161359880/ Allu Maddi (Roots) http://www.flickr.com/photos/joegoauk32/5161369218/ http://www.flickr.com/photos/joegoauk32/5161360302/ Katt Konngam http://www.flickr.com/photos/joegoauk32/5161967272/ Touxim (cucumbers large size) http://www.flickr.com/photos/joegoauk32/5161360912/ Kellim, touxim, addsoram http://www.flickr.com/photos/joegoauk32/5161369762/ Popayo, kelli bonddam/top, tirfollam or chepllam, katt konngam etc http://www.flickr.com/photos/joegoauk32/5160767107/ Very young fellow displaying hanging tirfollam http://www.flickr.com/photos/joegoauk32/5161370876/ they say they call it ‘limbu’ (lemon ?) http://www.flickr.com/photos/joegoauk32/5161371306/ chirko (root-tuber grown underground, plant is the creeper) http://www.flickr.com/photos/joegoauk32/5161361540/ Turan - grown underground to a creeper http://www.flickr.com/photos/joegoauk32/5161365220/ Kellim (Banana) http://www.flickr.com/photos/joegoauk32/5161362166/ Dudi ani touxim http://www.flickr.com/photos/joegoauk32/5160769317/ Some beautiful ‘hut’ shaped stalls exhibiting/selling farm/agricultural products http://www.flickr.com/photos/joegoauk32/5160759775/ http://www.flickr.com/photos/joegoauk32/5161365872/ http://www.flickr.com/photos/joegoauk32/5160764163/ http://www.flickr.com/photos/joegoauk32/5161368668/ http://www.flickr.com/photos/joegoauk32/5161367940/ http://www.flickr.com/photos/joegoauk32/5160768829/ http://www.flickr.com/photos/joegoauk32/5161373714/ http://www.flickr.com/photos/joegoauk32/5160771263/ http://www.flickr.com/photos/joegoauk32/5160772053/ display of products http://www.flickr.com/photos/joegoauk32/5161366668/ http://www.flickr.com/photos/joegoauk32/5160769919/ Bamboo products http://www.flickr.com/photos/joegoauk32/5161966032/ http://www.flickr.com/photos/joegoauk32/5161363091/ joego...@yahoo.co.uk for Goa & NRI related info... http://in.groups.yahoo.com/group/GOAN-NRI/ For Goan Video Clips http://youtube.com/joeukgoa In Goa, Dial 1 0 8 For Hospital, Police, Fire etc _/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/ _/ _/ tambdimati: the Goa review is a community blog of original _/ art, writing, music, news and commentary from and about the _/ smallest state in the subcontinent. check out the newest _/ member of the Goanet family daily at _/ http://www.tambdimati.com. _/ _/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/