Goa, with its capital in Panaji, is divided into two districts North Goa and South Goa. It has three geographic regions - a long coastline with the Arabian Sea on the west, the river basin and the plateaus in the center, and the western Ghats' mountainous region, the Sahyadri Range east is also a source of all its rivers. An Indian state, Goa is world-wide known for its beaches and places of worship. Its lot of revenue comes from the tourism industry. Tourism is generally focused on the coastal areas of Goa. Most of the tourists from Europe visit Goa during the winter and summer seasons. A large number of Indian tourists visit during the monsoon season. Christmas and new year celebrations attract the crowd. It has a lot of influence on old Portuguese culture. Hence Churches and homes of old Goa were built on traditional Portuguese architecture. There are many historical places in Goa, but most tourists visit Goa only for the spectacular beaches. Its beautiful beaches, to name a few Palolem Beach, Colva Beach, Baga Beach, Dona Paula Beach, and Calangute beach.
The beach days in India are full of activities. Some engage themselves in praising the aquamarine sea and the nearby attractions, while many continue to splash water utilizing the adventure water-sports. One exciting task during the beach vacation in India is collecting seashells. As the multi-hued shells are in fad these days, both the beach lovers and local vendors make their heartily effort to hold antiquity in their kitty. People discover that collecting and designing with a shell is an exciting and romantic hobby with a widespread interest in mosaics and a desire to use natural and exotic objects in-home decor. Goa is a hub of handicrafts where many skilled artisans create unique handicrafts. Ms. Namrata Sardesai is one of the professional artists who make seashell crafts.
