Shigmo

[2] In recent years the state government has supported public Shigmo parades consisting of traditional folk and street dancers and elaborately built floats depicting scenes from regional mythology and religious scenes.

Meanwhile, Shigmo festivals also continue in various rural parts of Goa, spanning over a fortnight, with different days earmarked for celebrations in different areas.

Naman are songs sung in chorus during the festival, when villagers assemble at a fixed place.

Money is placed in a plate carried by the performers, in response to which they sing a song called the Tali, wishing the donor well.

[4] Shigmo celebrated in the temples of Jambavali,[5] Phatarpya,[6] Kansarpal[4] and Dhargale[citation needed] are very famous in Goa and the neighboring states and attract a large number of devotees and tourists.