Anjuna
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| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| name | Anjuna |
| settlement_type | Village |
| image_skyline | Anjuna Beach, Goa, India, Legendary Curlies beach shack.jpg |
| image_caption | Anjuna Beach |
| pushpin_map | India Goa#India |
| pushpin_label_position | right |
| pushpin_map_caption | Location in Goa, India |
| coordinates | |
| subdivision_type | Country |
| subdivision_name | India |
| subdivision_type1 | State |
| subdivision_name1 | Goa |
| subdivision_type2 | District |
| subdivision_name2 | North Goa |
| established_title | |
| governing_body | Panchayat |
| unit_pref | Metric |
| elevation_m | 5 |
| population_rank | 9,636 |
| population_density_km2 | auto |
| demographics_type1 | Languages |
| demographics1_title1 | Official |
| demographics1_info1 | Konkani |
| timezone1 | IST |
| utc_offset1 | +5:30 |
| postal_code_type | PIN |
| postal_code | 403509 |
| area_code_type | Telephone code |
| area_code | 91 832 |
| registration_plate | GA 01 and GA 03 |
| blank1_name_sec1 | Nearest city |
| blank1_info_sec1 | Mapusa/म्हापशें |
| blank2_name_sec1 | Sex ratio |
| blank2_info_sec1 | 0.98 ♂/♀ |
| blank3_name_sec1 | Literacy |
| blank3_info_sec1 | 94 %% |
| blank4_name_sec1 | Lok Sabha constituency |
| blank4_info_sec1 | North Goa |
| blank5_name_sec1 | Vidhan Sabha constituency |
| blank5_info_sec1 | Siolim |
| blank6_name_sec1 | Civic agency |
| blank6_info_sec1 | Panchayat |
| blank1_name_sec2 | Climate |
| blank1_info_sec2 | Tropical (Köppen) |
| website | |
| :: |
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Its church, St. Michael's Church, Anjuna, founded in 1595, is dedicated to S. Miguel, and celebrates the feasts of S. Miguel (29 September) and Nossa Senhora Advogada (second week of January). There are three large chapels in the parish: the one to S. Antonio (Praias), to Nossa Senhora de Saude (Mazalvaddo), and to Nossa Senhora de Piedade (Grande Chinvar). The chapel at Vagator became the church of the new parish of Vagator, dedicated to S. Antonio, in the twentieth century.
History
Like all of Goa, Anjuna was long held by the Portuguese. In 1950, it had a population of 5,688 and, in 2011, its population was 9,636.
Historian Teresa Albuquerque reports that the village's name is derived from the Arabic word 'Hanjuman' (meaning Merchant Guild). Others say it comes from an Arabic word for "change" - as people used to arrive at Anjuna from the sea looking to change money.
It became a destination on the hippie trail during the late 1960s.
Activities
Anjuna is famous for trance parties held on its beach during the tourist season (October - April). Goa trance—a sub genre of trance music—has its origins in Anjuna.
Anjuna also hosts the famous flea market (every Wednesday and Saturday), in which products from all over India, as well as from foreigners, are sold, ranging from fruits to jewelry, to clothes, to hashish and electronic devices. On Wednesdays, there is a day market which starts in the morning and ends at 7:30 pm and on Saturdays, there is a night market.
Anjuna Beach
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Anjuna Beach is a beach in Goa, which is located 18 kilometers from Panaji and 8 kilometers to the west of Mapusa, North Goa. It is situated in Anjuna village of Bardez taluka in North Goa. The beach is part of a 30 kilometer stretch of extended beach coastline along the west coast of Goa by the Arabian Sea. The beach is known for world-class snorkeling and wildlife viewing.
Attractions close to Anjuna Beach include the Anjuna flea market and Chapora Fort, which can be seen even from the beach.
Gallery
File:Anjuna flea market on Wednesday November 7%2C 2012.jpg|Anjuna flea market runs from dawn till dusk every Wednesday. File:Anjuna goa shacks.JPG|A typical Shack Hotel at Anjuna beach Anjuna, Goa, India, Holy Hindu cows.jpg|Panoramic view of Anjuna Beach File:Anjuna Hill - panoramio.jpg| Anjuna hill File:Typical Anjuna Beach.jpg| Anjuna waterfront
In popular culture
Above & Beyond's record labels, Anjunabeats and Anjunadeep, as well as their radio show, Anjunabeats Worldwide, all make reference to Anjuna. In 2009, they also released a track called "Anjunabeach". Anjuna beach is also famous for the hippie lifestyle.
References
References
- (1988). "Anjuna: Profile of a Village in Goa". Promilla & Company.
- Columbia-Lippincott Gazetteer
- "Eastward bound: Hippie trail of the 60s". Times of India.
- Saldanha, Arun. (2007). "Psychedelic White: Goa Trance and the Viscosity of Race". University of Minnesota Press.
- "Markets of North Goa". Ministry of Tourism, Government of India.
- "Anjuna Beach". [[India.com]].
- "Anjuna Beach". goa.gov.in.
- Saxena, Kanika. (2021-11-15). "Experience The Thrill Of Snorkeling At These 5 Wonderful Spots In Goa!".
- "Go, Goa, Gone: Stories from a changing paradise — and a look at what the future portends". Firstpost.
- https://www.vice.com/en/article/goa-psychedelic-raves-parties-drugs-vintage-photos/
- https://www.thebrokebackpacker.com/goa-party-nightlife-guide/
- https://hippie-inheels.com/goa-nightlife-most-popular-party-places/
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